Float Head Cook - Senior Living Communities (West Metro Area)

• Has a good knowledge of nutrition, recipes and special dietary needs, e.g. what to substitute for residents.
• Demonstrates good emergency decision making, e.g., food that was ordered for a meal and was never delivered. Consult with supervisor.
• Demonstrates good basic knowledge and willingness to learn new techniques; asks questions or looks up references as needed.
• Properly and safely operates all the equipment in the kitchen.
• Ensures the cleanliness of the kitchen and kitchen equipment.
• Computer literate; ability to order food and supplies; maintaining inventory.
• Ability to work within a budget while maintaining integrity of menus.
• Demonstrate good communication skills with vendors.
• Demonstrates good judgments and makes well thought out recommendations regarding inventory.
• Flexible and able to plan for special events, activities, and changes; efficiently organizes work area; checks menu and ensures food items are available before starting.
• Keeps up with the flow of work; knows which tasks can be delayed or skipped to meet important scheduled time and has contingency plans if waiting for something is necessary.
• Willing to help with special events, fill in for others to accommodate emergency situations.
• Works with Assisted Living Director, residents, and families in planning private gatherings.
• Coordinates with Clinical Nurse Manager to assure that each person on a special diet is accommodated to the extent permitted by our program.
• Demonstrates a strong respect for building property and supplies; takes action to protect equipment and eliminate waste.
• Maintains a cheerful and cooperative relationship with coworkers.
• Brings legitimate complaints and problems to the Assisted Living Director's attention without delay or without being overly negative.
• Answers the phone cheerfully, gets complete information and responds pleasantly.
• Fully recognizes the building as a twenty-four hour per day environment for residents and does everything to make it a desirable environment.
• Always cheerful with a hello and good morning for residents. Initiates friendly conversations with residents; shows concerns for their welfare.
• Listens carefully to residents' complaints and concerns. Gives residents a respectful response and directs problem to the Assisted Living Director.
• Accommodates resident's requests promptly, if appropriate, e.g. substitute for foods that cause heartburn, etc. Consult with Assisted Living Director.
• Smoothly integrates proper safety sanitation techniques as part of the work, e.g. washes hands, wears proper equipment for safety, and uses cleaning products properly.
• Responsible for labeling, dating, and rotating stock.
• Reports accidents and injuries immediately to the Assisted Living Director.
• Prepare for upcoming week. Prepare food ahead of time for weekend and evening meals leaving explicit instructions if needed for weekend staff.
• Follow menus. Provide snacks that are appropriate for the senior population.
• Abides by requirements of the Food and Beverage License.
• Report resident changes to the staff on duty.
• Documents as required i.e. temps
• Ability to see when tasks need to be accomplished and takes the initiative to do the tasks.
• Offers suggestions and ideas for improvement.

• Minimum of a High School Diploma required
• Minimum of 1 year related experience as a Dietary Manager, Head Cook, or similar role within a Senior Living community is highly preferred
• Must have ServSafe Certification upon hire
• Must have Certified Food Manager (CFPM) upon hire
• Must have Driver's license
• Must have reliable transportation

• ServSafe Certification
• Certified Food Manager (CFPM)

Suite Living Senior Care