Do you enjoy preparing delicious meals? Are you compassionate and have a longing to serve individuals who may struggle with health and physical limitations? Would you like to foster your passion for the culinary arts?
If you are interested in joining a team that recognizes your dedication and passion for excellence in food and hospitality, consider joining our team of food professionals. At The The Laurels of Bedford, a beautifully-crafted meal can put a smile on someone’s face and make their day.
At Laurels of Bedford, we take care of you too, with an attractive benefit package including:
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Competitive pay
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Life Insurance
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401K with matching funds
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Health insurance
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AFLAC
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Employee discounts
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Tuition Reimbursement
Responsibilities
A cook at The Laurels prepares delicious, nourishing and well-balanced meals to meet the daily nutritional and special dietary needs of each guest. In addition, the cook:
- Follows standardized recipes.
- Prepares foods that correspond to the menu cycles developed by registered dietitians.
- Cooks or prepares appetizing, well-presented and nutritionally-adequate meals in quantities that are served at the proper temperatures and within the appropriate time frames.
- Uses food supplies and equipment in an efficient and economic manner to prevent waste.
- Prepares and maintains food alternatives to accommodate guest choices and refusals of meals served.
- Supervises culinary staff with regard to food storage, food preparation, tray assembly and cleaning.
In the absence of the chef and/or dietary manager, the cook supervises the culinary center’s employees.
Education and/or Experience
