Cook - Full-Time (Baton Rouge, LA)

Cook - Full-Time

To apply go to www.stjamesplace.org careersCompany DescriptionSt. James Place is Louisiana s first Continuing Care Retirement Community and has been established since 1983. Our continuum of care includes independent living long term and skilled nursing care assisted living companion services and two distinct levels of memory care to fit the individual needs of each resident. Our dedicated team of staff members provide a high-quality lifestyle to our residents that includes fine dining social activities and events transportation housekeeping and more. Our healthcare area is continually rated with 5-stars which is a great indication of the quality of care delivered by our compassionate staff. Our secure serene campus is on a beautiful stretch of 52-acres on Lee Drive in Baton Rouge Louisiana and provides a beautiful work environment with free parking. On our campus there is a salon and fitness center available to our staff at a discounted rate. Also our Acorn Cafe on campus is available for staff to purchase a delicious hot lunch. We pride ourselves on excellent leadership and a caring professional staff that help our residents to Live Life Well. Job DescriptionHours for this position will vary. Shifts are 11a - 7p and 6a to 2p Prepares the kitchen and food production areas for use creatively prepares recipes which are palatable and nutritious ensures that safe and high quality food service is provided at all times and that sanitation guidelines are met accurately forecasts amounts of food required and obtains appropriate amounts of required foods from storage areas. Works in conjunction with projection aides assists with mentoring or training as necessary. High school diploma or GED formal education as a Cook preferred experience in a food service setting with training in preparation and service of foods estimating quantities and principles of sanitation and safe handling of food and equipment. He or she must be committed to the residents reliable to his or her co-workers self-motivated and able to meet food production deadlines. Excellent attendance and punctuality work habits.Physical requirements include standing for long periods frequent lifting of heavy objects such as pots and pans working in kitchen areas requiring ability to withstand hot conditions due to food preparation. ResponsibilitiesForecasts amounts of food to be prepared and procures foods from storage areasPrepares hot and cold food (entrees soups salads etc.) following established recipes for all meal services and special eventsCleans work area and all equipment used in food preparationFollows safety and sanitation rules and practicesCompletes any reports or logsQualificationsHigh school diploma or GED requiredOne year of relevant experienceExperience in a food service settingAbility to comprehend written and verbal instructions and relay information to others.Good human relation and interpersonal skillsAble to bend kneel squat stand and lift heavy objects as neededBenefitsDiscounted Fitness Center MembershipEmployee Assistance ProgramExcellent benefit packages available for full-time and certain part-time positionsFree ParkingDental InsuranceHealth InsuranceLife InsuranceLong-term Disability InsuranceVision Insurance403(b) Retirement Plan with company match