Cook

Full Time Cook Needed!

Join the team at Dock Woods!

Come Live & Grow – Together!

Tired of uncertain and late-night hours in the kitchen? Consider becoming a Chef with Living Branches! You’ll be able to share your culinary strengths and continue to grow your cooking skills, but you’ll make it home in time to enjoy your evenings.

Cook Overview:

· Responsible for hot/cold food preparation to support residents and guests

· Prepares and cooks food from menus and/or recipes in accordance with current applicable Federal, State and County standards, guidelines and regulations, with our established policies and procedures to assure that quality food service is provided at all times

· Reviews the daily menu, prepares and cooks meals (entrée, starch, vegetables), including mechanical or therapeutic diets according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served

· Places food on steam tables, maintains accurate temperature on steam tables, and documents temperature of food in steam tables

· Cleans and inspects galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation. Assists in daily or scheduled cleaning duties and ensures work area and surroundings are clean and free of debris and clutter

· Assists in proper food storage and rotation

· Provides excellent customer service within established guidelines across all campuses

· Every other weekend and every other holiday hours required

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Restaurant or Long term care experience 1-4 years, preferred

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off – up to 3 weeks starting your first year
• Educational Reimbursement and Scholarships
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits – as low as $22.85 per pay
• Direct Primary Care (DPC): Personalized, convenient primary care services at no cost for team members enrolled in our medical plan.
• Team Member holiday and summer parties
• Generous 401(k) match – Up to 7%
• Team Member discount for meals
• Free membership to onsite fitness center
• Team Member Appreciation Initiatives

Living Branches is an equal opportunity employer that employs over 700 team members and has more than 1,400 residents at three locations in Pennsylvania.

Come Live and Grow – Together!

“One of my favorite things to do is to help people find new friends. I enjoy seeing people come together – and I love playing a role in making that happen.” ~ Emma, CNA

“I find joy in serving as a cheerleader for my teams. There’s a lot of repetition in what we do every day, and I believe that helping promote an atmosphere of thanks and recognition helps people feel good about what they’re doing.” ~ Bob, Housekeeping, Laundry, and Custodial Supervisor

Our staff say it best! Living Branches isn’t just a place to clock in and out at, it’s a place where residents and staff come together to make the most out of life! Achieving an environment of togetherness is only possible through valuing our staff. We care about seeing our employees grow professionally and personally, which is why we have wellness and education programs available as well as growth opportunities in every department!