Job Application for Healthcare Cook - FT at Givens Communities

Why join Givens? Givens Communities continues to be a positive force and advocate for older adults. We have a mission to expand the possibilities of aging by improving lives through communities, services, and outreach. Givens Communities promotes Diversity and Belonging by aligning our words with actions so that everyone is welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. We continuously look for innovative approaches to achieve our sustainability goals and practices to protect our natural resources. Our collective mindset is to ensure the communities remain forward thinking and progressive as our residents seek a purpose driven life. Purpose. Passion. Possibilities.

What you'll get:

Three major medical health insurance plans to choose from with dental and vision coverage at no additional cost (Free basic coverage for full-time team members!)
Free short-term disability, life insurance, & access to our employee assistance program
Steady work through any Hurricane, Pandemic, or other crises
On-sight meal & uniform allowances
Paid time off (PTO) w/ immediate access to 5 PTO days before your 90 days!
Referral bonus program
403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% matching
Educational assistance & professional development opportunities
Flexible spending account (FSA) & access to AFLAC & Prudential Life insurance products
Fast-growing nonprofit with tons of advancement opportunities
Plus so much more!

Givens Highland Farms is looking for a Full Time cook to help support our Health Services dining team. The primary purpose of your position is to prepare food for residents, visitors, and other personnel. The position will be responsible for preparing nutritious and appetizing meals for residents during breakfast and lunch, as well as assisting with prep work for future meals. This position requires a passion for cooking, an understanding of dietary needs in a healthcare setting, and the ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced environment. This position will work 5 days per week from 5:30am-2:00pm, with weekend availability required.

What you'll do:

Review menus and prep/pull lists to determine type and quantities of main menu items to be prepared.
Follow menus provided, making changes only with the consent of the Executive Sous Chef and/or other leadership, while frequently suggesting new dining items to management.
Inspect foods and meats in storage, checks equipment in cooking area often to assure temperature, safety and sanitation standards.
Assemble all ingredients, completes all pre-preparation (trimming, icing, washing, portioning, adjusting temperature controls) before advancing to final preparation (mixing, blending, cooking, etc.)
Ensure completion of all assigned weekly cleaning tasks and any other assigned duties by the Executive Sous Chef and/or other leadership.
Follow the dietary needs and restrictions of residents, including those with special dietary requirements such as low-sodium, diabetic, gluten-free, etc.
Work closely with the dietitian and kitchen team to ensure compliance with meal plans and dietary restrictions
Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as-needed basis by an authorized supervisor.

What you'll need:

High School or GED equivalent is preferred
Technical or Vocational training is desirable but not necessary
Prefer on-the-job three (3) months of supervised training
Six months experience in quantity food service
Must be, as a minimum, thoroughly familiar with foods and preparation methods
Must know proper methods and cooking temperatures for best utilization in yield of meats and other foods

Compensation is $20.00-$23.00 per hour based on background and experience, plus our comprehensive benefits package.

Still curious about what Givens is all about? It's kind of a long story, but at our core, we're a senior housing organization with a lot of heart and committed to providing housing to seniors of all socioeconomic backgrounds across WNC. We already have four communities (two life plan communities and two affordable communities) with plans for many more in the coming years.

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