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Full Time Cook
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Summary

Location

Kalamazoo

Type

full-time

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About this role

When you work at Friendship Village, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

Friendship Village is recruiting for a hospitality focused Cook to join our team! This position is responsible for full-scope, hands on production cooking in the Community Culinary Services Department. 

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Cook:

  • Exemplify at all times Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and operational organization.
  • Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance and presentation standards at all times.
  • Produce and serve menu cycle programs that are compliant with required Nutritional/Dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepare diets provided per Policy and Procedure.
  • Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
  • Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production.
  • Assist with serving of meals and ware washing as necessary.
  • Visit residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance; and conduct evaluations to make revisions in operations / procedures to promote improved food service.
  • Represent the community in a warm and inviting manner, which creates a positive marketing environment.
  • Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy. 

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:

  • High school diploma
  • Culinary degree preferred
  • Minimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience

Many roles in the community may require that we ask about your vaccination status. This could include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, and flu vaccine status. 

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!

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Other facts

Tech stack
Cooking,Sanitation,Food Quality,Presentation,Nutritional Standards,Diet Preparation,Speed,Accuracy,Efficiency,Meal Serving,Ware Washing,Resident Interaction,Food Service Evaluation,Positive Marketing,Employee Engagement

About Cypress Village

As a life care community, Cypress Village makes aging in place simple. Residents can seamlessly transition from independent living to assisted living, memory care and long-term care as health needs change.

Team size: 201-500 employees
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Founding Year: 1990

What you'll do

  • The Cook is responsible for hands-on production cooking and ensuring food quality and presentation standards are met. They will also evaluate food service and interact with residents to enhance their dining experience.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Full Time Cook do at Cypress Village?

As a Full Time Cook at Cypress Village, you will: the Cook is responsible for hands-on production cooking and ensuring food quality and presentation standards are met. They will also evaluate food service and interact with residents to enhance their dining experience..

Why join Cypress Village as a Full Time Cook?

Cypress Village is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company.

Is the Full Time Cook position at Cypress Village remote?

The Full Time Cook position at Cypress Village is based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Full Time Cook position at Cypress Village?

You can apply for the Full Time Cook position at Cypress Village directly through Clera. Click the "Apply Now" button above to start your application. Clera's AI-powered platform will help match your profile with this opportunity and guide you through the application process. You can also learn more about Cypress Village on their website.