JOB SUMMARY: The Cook is responsible for the preparation of all food items served to residents and guests. The Cook prepares food items following approved recipes ensuring the quality, temperature and appearance of food meets culinary standards.

The Stayton at Museum Way

2501 Museum Way

Fort Worth, TX 76107

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

• Prepare all food items per menu requirements following designated recipes.

• Prepare plates and garnish food items to be served to residents and guests.

• Prepare food production to coordinate with meal service hours so that quality, temperature and appearance of food are preserved.

• Ensure food safety meets State and local standards by monitoring food temperatures and using proper food storage techniques

• Maintain work area in a safe and sanitary condition may include cleaning cooking equipment, and other areas of the kitchen as assigned.

• Comply with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures.

• Encourage cooperative and consistent levels of communication with kitchen staff, front-end staff and management.

• Must understand instructions, read written company memorandums and communicate with little or no additional direction.

• Obtain knowledge and demonstrate the principles of Living Lifespace, person directed care and successful aging philosophies and their inherent core values of commitment, respect, compassion, dedication, teamwork and quality. Team member will support, actively participate and act in accordance with the principles of the Living Lifespace service culture and be familiar with and fluent in the language and service pillars of Living Lifespace.

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• During emergencies or natural disasters may be required to be on duty for the duration of the disaster.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• No educational requirement. Must have ability to perform basic arithmetic, understand measurements, and follow written and oral instructions.

• One year of experience as a prep cook or similar position

• Food Handler certification obtained within 60 days of hire as required by state guidelines; if state certification program exists.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Must be able to follow written recipes and instructions.

• Must have the ability to perform basic arithmetic and understand measurements and follow written and oral instructions.

• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with residents, vendors and team members.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS: The daily responsibilities of this position constantly require effective talking, hearing, sitting, walking and standing functions. The position also often requires reaching, lifting and carrying 50 pounds unassisted, balancing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, grasping, repetitive motion, smelling, tasting and feeling activities. Most of these functions require medium physical exertion of up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and /or up to 30 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to perform activities with close visual acuity, such as; operation of machines and using measurement devices. The functions of this position are conducted in a hot or cold environment with extreme heat of temperatures typically above 100 degrees for periods of more than 1 hour at a time and may routinely be exposed to noise, mechanical equipment, heat, cleaning chemicals, odors, communicable diseases and blood borne pathogens.

INTELLECTUAL/EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS: The occupant of this position must be able to perform the responsibilities of the position well under pressure. The position requires adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. This position requires the ability to deal with and find resolution to problems and maintain a productive working relationship with team members, and may be interrupted frequently to meet the needs and requests of others. It also requires adaptability to fluctuate between priorities on a daily basis while being responsive to needs as they arise.