Job Details
** Cook**
** The Villages of Windcrest**
**The Villages of Windcrest** , a Solvere living managed community, located in **Fredericksburg, TX** is currently hiring. This extraordinary senior living community, located in the town that you already know and love, was designed for engaging and supportive living with customized wellness plans to provide each resident with meaningful interactions every day of the week. We are currently looking for supportive and committed assisted living and memory care professionals to join our team! Team members at The Villages of Windcrest are empowered to share their own unique talents and slow down to take the time to get to know each person and positively impact and monitor the health, well-being and safety of the residents. Team members agree that their jobs hold special meaning and they can make a difference at Solvere, and people feel welcomed when they join a Solvere community. If you have a passion for working with seniors and you would like to work with a company that prides itself on its core values of integrity, transparency, loyalty, and entrepreneurship, please apply today!
**As a Certified Great Place to Work for three years in a row, Solvere Living proudly offers:**
* Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
* Company-paid Life Insurance
* Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
* Accident and Hospital Indemnity
* Group Purchasing and Employee Assistance program
* Paid Time off and Holidays
* 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
**Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:**
We believe a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace is key to all team members being valued, trusted and accepted. Our vision Inspiring people to realize their full potential drives our beliefs and the Declaration provides a common framework to value, encourage and support team members.
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**The Villages of Windcrest**, a Solvere Living managed community, is currently searching for an experienced **Cook** for our senior living community located in **Fredericksburg, TX**. We offer both Assisted Living and Memory care services to our residents. If you have a passion for working with seniors and helping them to live a joyful, purposeful life that enhances and encourages their total well-being please apply today!
We are a certified **Great Place to Work** for three years in a row!
Solvere Living proudly offers:
* Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
* Company-paid Life Insurance
* Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
* Accident and Hospital Indemnity
* Group Purchasing and Employee Assistance program
* Paid Time off and Holidays
* 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
**Job Summary:**
The Community Cook reports to the Community Chef and assists in preparing meals in a safe and appetizing manner in compliance with dietary standards and food-related Community policies and procedures.
**Cook Procedure:**
**Essential Functions:**
* Prepares food items on Community Chefs daily menu for Residents within scheduled time frame.
* Keeps food service areas clean.
* Monitors inventory.
* Supervises servers in the absence of the Community Chef.
* Maintains clean, neat, and safe work environment.
* Demonstrates knowledge of kitchen equipment including but not limited to: ovens, slicers, mixers, steam tables, steamers, toasters, coffee pots, refrigerators, and freezers.
* Assures that Resident diets are being followed.
* Assures employees and Resident guest meals are accounted for on a daily basis.
* Reports to Community Chef any loss, breakage, or waste of supplies and equipment.
* Observes and communicates to Community Chef any problems or potential problems in the dietary department.
* Has the ability to work with little or no supervision.
* Has the ability to cook large quantities of food and deliver a superior product.
* Has the ability to guide and instruct others in food preparation and food serving
* Has the ability to maintain professional demeanor under stress
* Has the ability to recognize needs and help others without prompting
* Has the ability to relate well with other employees and Residents of the Community.
* Is neat, clean, and works safely.
* Maintains current cleaning list and highest standards for kitchen cleanliness.
* Respects Resident rights and adheres to Community policy on Resident care.
* Performs all other duties assigned by Community Chef.
**Compliance and Safety:**
* Follows all emergency procedures.
* Understands all safety policies and procedures.
* Reports on-the-job injuries to the Community Chef before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occurs.
**Communication:**
* Communicates effectively with Community Chef and other staff.
* Immediately advises Community Chef of any changes in physical and mental health of a Resident.
* Maintains acceptable attendance record, notifying chef if expected to be late or unable to work in accordance with Community HR policies and procedures, and follows work schedule.
**Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification:**
* Serv Safe Certification required.
* Has a working knowledge of rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation.
* Knowledge of cooking times and temperatures essential in accordance to state guidelines.
* Knowledge of various cuts of meat and seasonings.
* Demonstrates ability in a wide range of food preparation and skills.
* Experienced in dealing with seniors and their dietary needs.
* Ability to read, write, and speak English
**Physical Requirements:**
* Physically able to bend and reach.
* Physically able to push and pull and lift up to 40-50 pounds if necessary.
* Physically able to stand for extended periods of time.
* Ability to work in a hot/humid environment for extended amounts of time.
* May be subject to burns from hot foods, cuts from knives, and falls on slippery floors if caution is not used when working.
* Can determine quality and palatability of food through taste and smell.
**Miscellaneous:**
* May be required to work weekends and holidays as assigned.
* May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired.
* May be required to work extended hours (up to 16 hours per day).
* May be subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc.,including HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis B and C viruses.
* Could be subject to hostile and emotionally upset Residents due to mentalstatus.
* In good physical and emotional health and free of communicable diseases.
* Background, criminal, and drug tests may be required.
* Could be asked to submit to random drug test during employment.
* May have their picture taken and image used in social media or community advertising.
* May be video recorded from devices installed by families in residents apartments.