Cook

We are currently seeking a Cook  to join our team!  Flexible hours and days are available; just ask and we are happy to discuss with you!  

Typical schedule is 11am-7pm

BENEFITS:

• Hourly pay with paid meal breaks and complimentary food for Dining Service staff.
• Scholarship Program / Education Assistance.
• Employee Recognition.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Health Benefits available with a minimum of 30 hours per week.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Fitness Reimbursement, Retirement Savings with company match.
• Generous Earned Time Program.
• Time and one - half paid for all hours worked on six major holidays.

Under the supervision of the Director of Dining Services, the Cook is responsible for hot food preparation, including accompaniments and garnishes.  Prepares hot entrees, soups and vegetables following preparation sheets and provided recipes for dining room service, healthcare, and special functions.  Does advance preparation as indicated.  Serves eye-appealing, tasty food items following recipes provided for preparation and plate service of food.  Completes preparation records and stores food items properly at the close of meal service.  Cleans work area and equipment used in food preparation.  Follows safety and sanitation rules and practices.  Performs additional duties as assigned.

• Responsible for complete meal preparation, including accompaniments and garnishes.
• Prepares hot entrees, soups and vegetables following provided recipes for all dining rooms, Café and special functions.
• Does eye-appealing, tasty food items following recipes provided for preparation and plate service of food.
• PM Cook is responsible for kitchen closing procedures.
• Does advance preparation as indicated.
• Completes food quality evaluations and temperature checks at each meal.
• Completes preparation records and stores food items properly at close of meal service (dated and labeled).
• Cleans work area and equipment used in food preparation, as they go.
• Follows safety and sanitation rules and practices.
• Ensures that all hot food preparation and assembling is done in accordance with established procedures, and according to State Regulations.
• Assumes responsibility for self-safety and that of immediate work environment.
• Attending annual in-service on body mechanics, right-to-know laws and fire and safety procedures.
• Adheres to all Huntington Community Policies and Procedures.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

• Comprehensive knowledge of food preparation and handling techniques.
• Comprehensive knowledge of safety and sanitation rules and practices.
• Ability to work well independently and with others as directed by the kitchen manager.
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow provided recipes.

Silverstone Living is a non-profit organization supporting Hunt Community, The Huntington at Nashua,At Home by Hunt and Webster at Rye. Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.