Want to know what makes our employees eager about going to work every day? The people we serve. Being a part of Maplewood requires passion and a desire to help others. Each employee has the ability to touch the hearts of all our seniors and be a part of something bigger than themselves. It’s not just a job. It’s an extraordinary life.

Maplewood Senior Living is a state-of-the-art, forward-thinking senior living provider. We offer a home-like, luxury environment for our residents, allowing them to live “the good life” in a safe environment. As an associate of Maplewood Senior Living, you will have the ability to make a profound difference in the lives of seniors each and every day. As we continue to grow, we are seeking Certified Nursing Assistants to become part of our family. We invite you to take your first step toward a rewarding career with us!

The Cook prepares and services meals for the dietary department in a safe and method in compliance with dietary standards, policy and procedures. All responsibilities will be conducted in a manner that is consistent with Maplewood Senior Living philosophy.

Essential Functions:

• Assists or prepares food items and serves food to residents within scheduled time frame.
• Cleans and maintains food service areas, including kitchen and dining room.
• Assists Culinary Services Director in maintaining inventory control.
• Supervises servers in the absence of the Culinary Service Director.
• Maintains clean, neat, and safe work environment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of kitchen equipment including but not limited to: ovens, slicers, mixers, steam tables, steamers, toasters, coffee pots, refrigerators, and freezers.
• Assures that resident’s diets are being followed.
• Assures employees and resident guest meals are accounted for on a daily basis.
• Reports to Culinary Service Director any loss, breakage, or waste of supplies and equipment.
• Observes and communicates to Culinary Service Director problems or potential problems in the dietary department.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Ability to guide and instruct others in food preparation and food serving.
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor under stress.
• Ability to recognize needs and help others without prompting.
• Ability to relate well with other employees and residents of the facility.
• Is neat, clean and works safely.
• Maintains current cleaning list and highest standards for kitchen cleanliness.
• Respects resident’s rights and adheres to community policy on resident care.
• Performs all other duties assigned by any member of management.

Compliance & Safety:

• Follows emergency procedures.
• Reports on the job injuries to the supervisor before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occurs.

Communication:

• Communicates effectively with supervisor and other staff.
• Advises supervisor and appropriate manager in any changes in physical and mental health of resident immediately.
• Maintains acceptable attendance record, notifies supervisor if late or unable to work in accordance with personnel policies and follows work schedule.

• Competitive wages.
• Flexible shifts.
• Paid training and uniforms.
• Growth opportunities.
• Bonus and incentive programs.
• Competitive Benefits Package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K match.
• Company paid time-off.
• Life insurance policy.
• Insurance deductibles and voluntary Aflac insurance for full-time employees.

• Serve Safe Certification Required.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation.
• Ability to cook large quantities of food and deliver a superior product.
• Experience in dealing with seniors and their dietary needs.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Demonstrates ability in a wide range of food preparation and skills.