HarborChase of South Portland is a newly built luxury senior living community offering Assisted Living and Memory Care. We are seeking conscientious and enthusiastic cooks to join our team as our occupancy grows. Our idea candidate will have a team-oriented attitude as well as one year or more of upscale cooking experience and a ServSafe Certification. We are currently hiring for all shifts, and our kitchen is open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. seven days a week.

Position Summary:
The cook assists with preparing menus, inventory control, and maintains a clean or organized safe kitchen environment. This position is responsible for preparing the food in an appetizing and appealing manner.

Essential Functions:

• Identify and report food and supplies needed for the next week’s menus
• Assist in the receiving, rotation, and storage of products
• Prepare menus and cook food in accordance with nutritional guidelines, regulations, and residents’ individual prescribed diets and food preferences
• Assist in fostering residents’ independence with eating by providing adaptive equipment when needed
• Assist in fostering residents’ independence with eating by providing adaptive equipment when needed
• Prepare food and coordinate food services for special community events when requested
• Notify Dir. of Food and Beverage or any malfunctioning kitchen equipment or appliances
• Ensure proper storage and handling of food in accordance with infection control standards
• The ability to work in a safe and alert manner
• The ability to take ownership for associate’s safety and the safety of the residents
• Must disclose any medication that might impair associate’s ability to perform the job safely or competently.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership
• Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy
• Attends required community meetings and participates Life Enrichment activities when able
• Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University
• Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis
• Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent
• Becomes familiar and understands the steps for fire evacuation
• All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents

Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:

• Must have a high school education
• Experience in cooking for large groups a plus
• Certified in food-preparation training preferred
• Knowledge of state food-handling and kitchen regulations
• Knowledge of OSHA Standards and fire and safety procedures