Cook

Are you an experienced Cook seeking a fulfilling opportunity in the assisted living sector? Join our team at The Manor in Little Rock, AR, and play a vital role in providing quality care through your expertise in cooking, prepping, cleaning, and serving.

If you are passionate about providing excellent dietary services to enhance the well-being of individuals in an assisted living setting, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity. Become an integral part of our team and make a difference in the lives of our residents through exceptional care and service. Apply now to join our dedicated team at The Manor Little Rock!

Hours:

• Every other weekend, rotating weekdays, hours will vary, must be available 40 hours per week. May include nights, weekends and holidays. 

The Manor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All of our full-time positions offer a complete benefit package that includes a full range of insurance options, flexible spending accounts, 401K, paid holidays, etc. Medical Benefits start 1st of month following 30 days! Come join our growing community!

DUTIES

• Prepare, season, cook and serve for assigned meal.
• Supervise Dietary staff in absence of Executive Chef.
• Ensure timely adherence to scheduled meal and snack times.
• Follow Federal/State long-term care regulations and adhere to Dietary Department policies and procedures.
• Assist in receiving, organizing, and storing food and supplies.
• Execute cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as assigned.
• Contribute to the arrangement of tray cards, loading food carts, and serving meals.
• Set up the dining room and serve residents with care and courtesy.
• Manage dishwashing responsibilities and ensure proper storage of dishes.
• Engage in floor cleaning activities such as sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, disinfecting, etc. (Note: Appropriate caution/safety signs must be set up before performing these duties.)
• Effectively remove dirt, dust, grease, film, etc., from surfaces using approved cleaning/disinfecting solutions.
• Clean walls and ceilings through washing, wiping, dusting, and spot cleaning/disinfecting.
• Dispose of waste trash into designated containers and reline trash receptacles with plastic liners.
• Maintain cleanliness in work/assignment areas and ensure proper storage of equipment, tools, supplies, etc., at all times, including before breaks, meal times, and the end of the workday.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduate with preferred previous institutional dietary service experience.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow recipe directions, diet orders, tray cards, and work assignments.
• Numerical ability for recipe preparation, proper measuring of cleaning agents and chemicals, and good motor coordination and manual dexterity for various work routines.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including during emergency situations, and demonstrate patience and tolerance toward staff, residents, and family members.