The Redwoods Looking for COOK / Full Time and On-CALL positions at Mill Valley, CA Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY

The Cook is an integral member of the Dining Services team, with the responsibility for preparing and cooking foods, including therapeutic diets for seniors. The Cook is responsible for reading and strictly adhering to recipes and food handling standards.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Professionally prepare and cook food while performing responsibilities and duties that include but are not limited to:

• Assisting the Executive Chef and other Cooks
• Collaboratively working with other Dining Services team members
• Prepping, preparing, and serving meals
• Assisting, as directed, with additional duties as needed

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to connect easily with others and be a team player.
• Understanding of convalescent/hospital food preparation.
• Ability to interpret and follow established procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to deal effectively with residents and staff.
• Ability and aptitude for performing all sanitary-related tasks.
• Ability and aptitude for proper and safe use of all equipment and tools.
• Willingness to perform other duties and execute special projects as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Requires 2-3 years of work experience as a cook.
• Prior cooking experience in a convalescent or hospital setting is preferred.
• Must be able to maintain a calm, professional demeanor in an active kitchen and dining room environment, maintaining composure and problem-solving capacity under pressure.
• Ability to speak English at a level that allows the safe, efficient performance of the job
• Must be able to understand and follow established procedures, directions, and instructions – in written and verbal form.

Required language – English. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Physical Abilities:

• The position requires the ability to stand and walk up to 90% of the work time, retrieve work materials, use kitchen equipment; walking, standing, stooping, carrying materials (up to 50 pounds). The work conditions include exposure to heat, humidity, steam, cooking odors, refrigerator temperature, and wet floors.
• Covid-19 vaccination or medical/religious waiver required

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and ADD insurance for 24 and more hours per week.
• Vacation, sick, holiday pay
• 403 B contributions

The Redwoods is an EOE employer