Part Time Cook

Brenwood Park Assisted Living is seeking a dependable and talented Part-Time Cook to join our team of dedicated professionals who are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents, their families, and our community.

Pay Rate: $22 per hour

At Brenwood Park, we are guided by our CAPLICO Core Values:

• Customer Second (Employee First!)
• Accountability
• Passion for Learning
• Love One Another
• Intelligent Risk Taking
• Celebration
• Ownership

If these core values resonate with your own and you meet the qualifications below, we encourage you to apply.

About the Opportunity

The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving high-quality meals while ensuring efficient, timely, and friendly service to residents and team members. This role maintains sanitation and food safety standards, follows recipes and dietary guidelines, assists with inventory management, and contributes to a positive dining experience that meets or exceeds resident expectations.

The ideal candidate is dependable, team-oriented, and passionate about providing exceptional service through nutritious and appealing meals.

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner as assigned.
• Follow recipes and production guidelines to ensure consistency and quality.
• Ensure proper food handling, storage, sanitation, and safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Maintain compliance with community, state, and local food safety regulations.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, stocking, and rotating inventory.
• Prepare meals according to resident dietary needs and restrictions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.
• Work collaboratively with the Food Service Director and other team members to provide an excellent dining experience.
• Support resident satisfaction through professional, courteous service.
• Complete additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Critical Success Factors

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Willingness to learn new food preparation techniques and presentation methods.
• Knowledge of special dietary needs and appropriate meal preparation techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to handle conflict and customer concerns professionally.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Commitment to food safety and equipment safety practices.
• Knowledge of and adherence to community quality standards.
• Ability to perform short-order cooking.
• Dependable, punctual, self-motivated, and able to work independently.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of cooking experience, including quantity cooking and short-order cooking preferred.
• ServSafe Certification required or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Previous experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or restaurant settings preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong customer service skills and commitment to resident satisfaction.
• Required CBRF Certifications: Standard Precautions, First Aide & Choking, & Fire Safety
• Strong commitment to resident safety, food quality, and exceptional service.

Why Join Us?

Join a team dedicated to enhancing the lives of residents through compassionate service, teamwork, and excellence. At Brenwood Park Assisted Living, employees are valued, supported, and empowered to make a difference every day.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting.  The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.  Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets.  More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.