Cook – Part Time

Are you looking for an opportunity to explore your culinary talents?

As a Cook in our community restaurant, you are passionate about food and preparing beautiful, hand-crafted dishes.

You are hard-working, collaborative, and dedicated to enhancing the dining experience for residents.

Why Spectrum?

At Spectrum Retirement Communities, you are more than an employee, you are an integral member of our community team that’s dedicated to crafting a positive experience for residents.

Our Food & Beverage program is innovative, fresh, and inspiring.

We have seasonally-rotating menus and use fresh ingredients prepared in state-of-the-art kitchens.

This is your chance to be part of an exceptional team with an opportunity to build a successful career in culinary operations.

Working for us, you can enjoy…
Free lunch or dinner during a full-time shift
On-the-job training and development opportunities
Perk Spot discount program for endless discounts at restaurants, local businesses and various retailers
Great benefits for you and your family (full-time employees only)
No rush periods and no late nights
Cook Job Responsibilities:
Ability to learn, prepare, cook and plate seasonally-rotated recipes and follow special dietary orders.
Plan food production to coordinate with meal serving hours to ensure quality, temperature and food appearance are preserved.
Work within set budget guidelines.
Promptly discuss and resolve any potential food and supply management issues, including securing items in time for food prep, ensuring leftovers are properly stored and used, and inventories are maintained – all according to Spectrum Dietary Standards and Policies.
Execute menu items, plate presentation and food quality to company standards.
Continuously showcase Spectrum’s Guiding Principles by contributing your unique skills and applying your knowledge to elevate the culture of our Food & Beverage program.
Keep assigned work station in safe and sanitary conditions and comply with all state and local health department practices, safety practices, and infection control practices.
Participate in daily pre-shift meetings and share creative ideas with managers and staff to create Chef’s Favorites.
May assist with other responsibilities on an as-needed basis.
Cook Requirements:
Maintain acceptable standards of personal hygiene and comply with department dress code.
Culinary training preferred, or extensive cooking and production experience
All candidates must successfully complete the pre-employment process as required by Spectrum policy and State regulations, including but not limited to, a criminal background check.
Must currently hold a Food Handler’s Card, or be willing to obtain one, as required by state and/or county regulations.
Cook Work Experience:
At least two years’ previous experience in all stations of kitchen, hotel, restaurant, or related operation preferred.
Food preparation skills adequate to prepare the required menu cycles.
Knowledge of sanitation and safe food handling standards.
Ability to communicate and read recipes, production charts, and complete required documentation on shift.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and work within time requirements.
Strong customer service attitude/presentation.
Caring and compassionate towards others.
Must be medically able and willing to wear a NIOSH-approved tight-fitting respirator (N95 mask), if required by and in accordance with federal or state regulations or Spectrum policy
Other Requirements:
The safety of our Residents and Team Members is our top priority.

To help accomplish this, all team members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with our company policy.
The Benefits Program is offered to all Eligible Full-Time Team Members (Salaried and Hourly) and their families:
Medical; Dental; Vision; Voluntary Insurance (Accident, Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Life Insurance); HSA or FSA Spending Accounts; 401(k); PTO (Paid Time Off) and Holiday Pay; Tuition Reimbursement
Other benefits offered to ALL Team Members:
Online personal development courses; lucrative team member referral program; monthly engagement program with free prizes; recognition programs.

About Spectrum

Spectrum Retirement Communities is committed to promoting diverse and inclusive communities that celebrate the differences in our team members and residents.

We believe different backgrounds and beliefs contribute to an enhanced culture and provide a greater ability to innovate, relate, and engage.

We celebrate and welcome diversity in race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and physical ability.

Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC is a national senior living owner/operator.

We have communities in nine states offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care.

For more information or to view other opportunities, visit www.SpectrumRetirement.com/Careers.

Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC and its affiliated companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers.

We also participate in the E-Verify program, a service of DHS and SSA.

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