Cook
Job Number: 42281a
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (BSL) a publicly traded company (NYSE: BKD)

Want to become a member of our professional team and work for the largest senior living provider in the United States?

Consider joining our team at Heritage Club at Lakewood, located in Lakewood, CO!!

One Company - One Mission - One Voice. Good people make the difference and are the key to the company's success. Brookdale Senior Living operates 562 locations in 35 states and employs approximately 32,000 full and part time associates and serves nearly 52,000 residents. BSL offers its residents access to a full continuum of services - independent living, assisted living, retirement centers/continuing care retirement communities (CCRC) and management services.

Immediate Opening: Cook
Type: Full Time
Location: Heritage Club at Lakewood - 3151 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80227
Location Web Address: http://www.brookdaleliving.com/heritage-club-lakewood.aspx
Contact:David Chartier and Eric Meyer
Fax: 414-299-5256
E-mail: dchartier@brookdaleliving.com and emeyer@brookdaleliving.com

We are looking for ab experienced cook with excellent communication skills to enhance the lives of our elderly residents. The Cook performs multi-functional culinary duties related to food preparation including set-up, service and clean up.

Essential Functions:

* Prepares all food according to the menu in a safe, sanitary manner under the direction of the dining services coordinator/manager.
* Insures proper preparation, portioning, and serving of foods according to standardized recipes.
* Prepares quality food products according to standardized recipes and menus.
* Prepares food in a timely manner at specified meal times.
* Assumes responsibility for total kitchen operations and handles all situations in the kitchen according to policy.
* Responds to community issues or concerns that may occur in the dining room.
* Follows departmental procedures including sanitation, safety, and cleaning schedules.
* Follows proper cleaning procedures and storage of all dishes, utensils and cooking equipment.
* Insures all food in refrigerator, freezer, and dry storage are labeled and dated.
* Oversees proper food handling and utilization of all foods to prevent contamination, increase quality, and reduce cost.
* Suggests menu or recipe changes to utilize leftovers and other supplies.
* Cleans all food service equipment, kitchen and food storage areas.
* Coordinates work of dining services aides.