Cook - $48000 per YEAR

Sinceri Senior Living is a respected and employee-centric senior living community recognized for its commitment to creating a positive and collaborative work environment. Celebrated as a Great Place to Work for six consecutive years, Sinceri Senior Living offers a supportive atmosphere where employees are valued and recognized. The organization is dedicated to providing exceptional care to its residents while fostering career growth opportunities for its team members. With an inclusive culture that embraces diversity and equal employment opportunities, Sinceri Senior Living is an ideal place for individuals seeking meaningful careers in the healthcare and food services sectors. They actively promote continuous learning, employee engagement, and professional development within their workforce. The role of Cook is vital within the Food Services Department at Sinceri Senior Living. Under the direction of the Food Services Director, the Cook helps manage the operation of the food services, including ordering and accountability, food preparation, delivery, and maintaining cleanliness standards that comply with health department regulations. This is a part-time position requiring work during daytime hours approximately every other weekend, making it suitable for candidates looking for consistent and structured scheduling. The Cook’s responsibilities extend beyond basic food preparation to include ensuring nutritional quality and appealing presentation while catering to the special dietary needs of residents. Additionally, the Cook helps foster a positive physical and social environment for residents, contributing to their overall well-being and satisfaction. This position offers numerous perks and benefits that enhance employee satisfaction and support work-life balance. Employees can earn up to a 1% wage increase every quarter, incentivizing continuous performance improvement. A referral program rewards employees who help grow the team with a $1000 bonus for every person they refer who is hired. The company also offers access to earned wages prior to the scheduled payday to provide financial flexibility. Sinceri Senior Living’s comprehensive benefits package includes a generous paid time off (PTO) plan, affordable medical, dental, vision, and supplemental benefits, as well as a 401K retirement plan to help employees plan for their future. The workplace prioritizes employee engagement through scheduled appreciation events, a scheduling system that considers employee preferences, and opportunities for career development and growth. The Cook is responsible for helping schedule staff and orienting new employees, maintaining equipment and work areas in clean, safe, and orderly conditions, and strictly adhering to health and safety procedures including infection control and chemical handling. A key aspect of this role is ensuring that food preparation complies with state health requirements and that all utensils and equipment are properly cleaned and stored. The role requires effective communication with residents, families, staff, and community partners, ensuring that residents' rights and needs are consistently met. Sinceri Senior Living values employees who display reliability, cooperation, and an ability to positively engage with residents and colleagues. Overall, the position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with culinary experience who are passionate about working in a community-focused healthcare setting and who want to develop their careers while making a meaningful impact on residents’ lives.

• Culinary arts training or equivalent experience in the culinary arts preferred
• must be able to relate positively to residents and families, and to work cooperatively with other employees and vendors
• must be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, community officials, referral sources and the general public
• must be capable of maintaining regular, reliable attendance
• must meet all state health requirements
• obtain Food Handlers Permit (as required by state regulations)
• must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (Essential Job Functions) with or without reasonable accommodation