Breakfast Cook - LCS Senior Living : Job Details

Job Title: Breakfast CookLocation: Eastcastle PlaceSalary: $16.50/ hour (negotiable based on experience) | Sign-On Bonus: $1,500Position Type: Full-Time, 32 hours per week, Non-ExemptSchedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm | required every other weekend rotation______________________________________________________________________________________Do you have a love for cooking and a passion for delivering exceptional food experiences? We're looking for a morning Cook to join our team and play an essential role in providing nutritious and satisfying meals to our residents. In this vibrant healthcare setting, you'll have the chance to use your culinary skills to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others. If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and take pride in creating high-quality meals, we want to hear from you. Join our team and help us deliver exceptional meals to our community! If you have a passion for food service and a desire to inspire others through your work, we want to hear from you - let's work together to make a difference in the lives of those we serve! Every meal served will be their most memorable meal.At Eastcastle Place you'll witness the incredible life stories of some of the wisest individuals. We've been proudly serving seniors for over 140 years, offering a continuum of care that promotes active and fulfilling lifestyles while respecting the dignity and independence of each resident. On our team you'll be part of a remarkable organization dedicated serving our community when they need us most. We are currently looking for a Dietary Aide to join our team and help create a dining experience that nurtures both body and soul.As a Cook, you'll be responsible for setting up breakfast, assisting in meal preparation, following recipes and resident dietary needs. Our in-house restaurant, The Gillman serves 100-150 independent living residents, while we also have 4 satellite kitchens that help serve meal to our nursing residents in Assisted Living, Memory Care, Long Term Care, and Skilled Rehab. In this role, you'll work as part of a team to ensure high service standards including timely meal service, cleanliness and organization, and model our ECP values. As a member of the Hospitality department, you will work with Cooks, Sous Chef, Executive Chef, and Dishwashers, and report to our Executive Chef and Director of Hospitality.What You Will Do:* Assist with Daily Independent Living Residents Continental Breakfast Service, Stocking, Prepping* Prepare all soups, stocks, sauces; boils, braises and roasts items as per standardized recipes* Prepare and serves all sautéed, fried, grilled, steamed and baked items as per standardized recipes* Plan food production to coordinate with meal serving hours, so that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food is preserved* Determine amount and type of food and supplies required for daily menus and obtaining from storage areas in adequate time for meal production* Assist other cooks to ensure that meal service is completed in a timely manner* Efficiently resolving problems with resident orders* Complete all necessary logs and quality assurance checklists, and ensure proper food storage with date and labels when not in use* Attain proficiency and ability to fill in for steward as needed* Attain basic proficiency and ability fill in for shift cook as neededWhat You Will Bring:* Required minimum of 1-3 years experience prep cook/ cook experience* Preferred 1 year experience working at a senior living facility/ health care facility* High School or GED* Knowledge and ability to understand measurements and conversation* Ability to interpret instructions, specifications and standards* Ability to interpret standardized recipes* Communication skills* Ability to multitask* Teamwork and ability to work independently* Ability to work under pressure* Empathy and Compassion* Passion and Leadership skills* Willingness to learn* Active listening skills* Strong work ethic* Hospitality minded* Pride in a job well done* Value in helping othersWhy You'll Love Us:At Eastcastle Place, we foster a compassionate and supportive environment for both staff and residents, treating everyone with integrity, dignity, and respect. Our team consists of highly qualified individuals who serve with enthusiasm and a commitment to quality. As an Eastcastle Place employee you will have access to the following benefits:* Health Insurance through WPS* With potential Teledoc options* Available FSA and HSA* Pharmacy Benefit Manager through MyMedOne* Dental, and Vision Insurance through Guardian Health* Life Insurance and Short term Disability through Guardian Health* 401(k) with matching after 1 year* Paid Time Off base don FTE status* Tuition Reimbursement through scholarships* Holiday Bonus and Holiday Pay* Maternity Benefits* Health & Wellness Programs* Free surface parking and Bus line access* Line 30 (Downer + Bradford) 1 block away* Line 21 (Downer + Bradford) 1 block away* Line 30 (Maryland + Bradford) 2 blocks away* Discounted lunch/meal program* Free onsite fitness center and pool* Employee Rewards and Recognition programDEI Statement:We are committed to providing an inclusive environment that ensures the happiness and success of each of our staff members. We pride ourselves on hiring, training, and retaining a community of employees from various backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.EOE Statement:Eastcastle Place is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without discriminate to race, national origin, creed, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, marital status or other legally protected status.Disclaimer Statement:Eastcastle Place is a Senior Living and Health Services Facility. Applicants must be 18 years or older. Applicants that are offered a position are subject to undergo a caregiver background check and drug screen. Flu shots are required to obtain within 30 days of starting during flu season. Further disclosure and authorization is provided during the interview process. With any questions or concerns please contact our HR Department.