Cook Jobs

Overview

Presbyterian Villages of Michigan, a premier senior living services non-profit organization, has a great opportunity to join our team at The Village of Westland as a Cook.

We invite you to help us create new possibilities in quality living for the seniors we serve. Great food makes a big impact on the quality of our residents lives. Why work for us? Our staff tell us they often leave work feeling good about the work they did and that they feel they personally make a difference here.

Great benefits available after 45 days including: medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid-time off, life insurance, etc. Employee have early access to earned wages through PayActiv.

Post offer physical and background check required.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties

• Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Rotates perishable products and recycles as appropriate
• Requisition food supplies, kitchen equipment, and appliances, based on estimates of future needs.
• Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation according to sanitation guidelines.
• Direct activities of staff performing food service duties
• Cook meals according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served following proper production techniques and sanitation standards
• Train new employees for department
• Follow established policies and procedures including but not limited to:
• Plan menus that are varied, nutritionally balanced, and appetizing, taking advantage of foods in season and local availability.
• Compile and maintain records of food use and expenditures.
• Attend and participate in all appropriate meetings and training opportunities in order to keep informed on current information and skill development.

oPresbyterian Villages policies and procedures.

oSafety policies and procedures.

oFederal, state and local regulations.

• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education:

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Experience

No prior experience necessary

Computer Skills

Must have ability to operate a computer

Other Requirements

Must be able to interpret menus and recipes

Must be available evenings, weekend, and holidays

Job Locations US-MI-Westland

Job ID 2023-2112

Category Food Service/Dining

Shifts Days

Type Full Time (40+) per week