Astral at Auburn - Cook- Full time and Part Time

at  Franciscan Ministries

Overview:
Astral at Auburn, a new Senior Living community, is about embracing our residents’ well-being by providing the fullest in lifestyles, focusing on health, heart and soul. It’s a community that’s centered on the way residents want to live, with a new and refreshing approach to the senior lifestyle, helping residents remain as self-sufficient as possible. The cook is a key member of the dining team tasked with providing nutritious high quality food to support a truly great dining experience is when our guest’s needs are anticipated and met for them, resulting in a very high degree of satisfaction.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED
• Some college or culinary school experience preferred
• Residential/Commercial cooking experience
• One to three years cooking experience in a geriatric environment preferred

• Prepares food daily as outlined on the menus. Alters or adapts recipes to accommodate special dietary needs of residents or to improve recipes. Ensures attractive presentation of food on the plate before serving.
• Coordinates and participates in serving food. Monitors portion control to meet residents’ requests and minimize waste. Maintains an accurate record of chargeable meals (resident, guest and catered). Submits record to the office by the designated date each month.
• Assists with menu planning; reviews and adjusts menus with Director of Dining to accommodate foods in season, vendor sale prices, special events and holidays.
• Assists in identifying food and supplies needed for the next week’s menus and reports to the Dietary Manager. Prepares meats for storage and portion control upon delivery; ensures proper storage of all delivered foods and ingredients.
• Keep track of and order supplies.
• Makes accurate disbursement of residents’ trust fund.
• Performs clerical duties for department heads as necessary.
• Provides team spirit by cross training to help others within the office.