Job Description Description
We need you at The Ashford at Sturbridge as a Cook. Come be a part of the Wallick team where we are making a difference in residents lives.
Specifics: - We can guarantee you hours.
- Full-time position.
- Flexibility is required. This position may work holidays and weekends.
- This position is $16/hr
Benefits: - Pay on-demand (access your money as you earn it)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Health, Dental and Vision insurance within two weeks
- Free meals
- Company provided uniforms
- Gym membership or Fitness equipment reimbursement
- Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
- Voluntary life, short-term disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
- Paid time off & Holiday Pay
- 401(k) with a company match after 90 days
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Referral Bonus
Working at Wallick Communities:
Diversity, equity, inclusion, plus belonging. Four impactful words. One powerful and transformative journey. Here at Wallick, we know that when we invest in the equity of each group, all groups benefit. It s not about one person, one idea, nor any one action. It s about what we can accomplish together. Join us and work towards creating an inclusive and diverse workforce experience at Wallick.
About your role as a Cook:
You will prepare, season, and cook food according to tested recipes for residents, visitors, and employees. Great care goes into every meal for our residents, and you will play a big role in providing residents with a great dining experience.
Your Responsibilities as a Cook on our team: - Responsible for cleanliness of large equipment in preparation and serving areas.
- Plans cooking schedule so food is ready at serving time.
- Maintains quality of products throughout preparation and serving by means of routine temperature checks and taste tests.
- Sets up food in steam tables and delivers more food as needed.
- Maintains portion control in preparation and serving.
- Checks left-over perishables in refrigerator and freezer and arranges to use them.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
About You: You have great customer service skills, and are flexible, compassionate, and dependable. Previous experience working in an Assisted Living or Memory Care Community is a plus, but all are encouraged to apply.
You also have: - One to two years institutional or restaurant experience.
- Ability to communicate with co-workers, residents, family members and.
- Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from internal and external sources.
- Must be proficient using Microsoft Office.
- Ability to apply basic math skills.
- Make routine decisions requiring little judgment which typically affect immediate department.
About Wallick: Wallick Communities gives senior citizens a place called home thanks to more than three decades of experience in developing, building, managing and overseeing senior living communities across the mid-west.
- 37 years serving our communities
- 9 communities and growing
- 500 associates
- 92% associate engagement score
Wallick Mission: Opening doors to homes, opportunity, and hope.
Wallick Values: Our Values flow directly from our Mission and set the expectation for how all associates work together. These values are:
- Care
- Character
- Collaboration
Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical (completed by our Nurse Practitioner) and background check.