Job Description
Job Title: Cook
Location: Eastcastle Place
Salary: $18.00/ hour (negotiable based on experience) Sign-On Bonus: $1,500
Position Type: Full-Time, 40 hours per week, Non-Exempt
Schedule: 11:30 am - 8:00 pm,, required every other weekend rotation
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Are you a skilled culinary professional with a passion for delivering exceptional food experiences? We're looking for an experienced Cook to join our team and play an essential role in providing nutritious and satisfying meals to our residents in a vibrant healthcare setting. In this dynamic, fast-paced environment, you'll have the opportunity to use your culinary skills to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others. If you take pride in creating high-quality meals and thrive in a team-oriented atmosphere, we want to hear from you!
At Eastcastle Place you'll witness the incredible life stories of some of the wisest individuals. We've been proudly serving seniors for over 140 years, offering a continuum of care that promotes active and fulfilling lifestyles while respecting the dignity and independence of each resident. On our team you'll be part of a remarkable organization dedicated serving our community when they need us most. We are currently looking for a Dietary Aide to join our team and help create a dining experience that nurtures both body and soul.
Our in-house restaurant, The Gillman, serves 100-150 independent living residents, and we also manage 4 satellite kitchens providing meals to residents in Assisted Living, Memory Care, Long-Term Care, and Skilled Rehab. This means you'll be part of a dynamic and multi-faceted culinary team, delivering quality meals across different dining environments. In this role, you'll work closely with a talented team, including Cooks, Sous Chefs, Executive Chef, and Dishwashers, to maintain high service standards. You'll assist in ensuring timely meal service, cleanliness, and organizational excellence, all while embodying our ECP values-Excellence, Collaboration, and Passion. As a member of the Hospitality Department, you will report directly to our Executive Chef and Director of Hospitality. Your contributions will help ensure our residents enjoy high-quality, delicious, and nutritious meals that meet their individual dietary preferences.
What You Will Do:
Assist in meal preparation, including setting up breakfast and following recipes accurately
Adhere to dietary guidelines and ensure that meals meet resident preferences and nutritional needs
Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety in the kitchen and dining areas
Work as part of a team to ensure timely and high-quality meal service
Model professionalism, collaboration, and hospitality in every interaction
Prepare all soups, stocks, sauces; boils, braises and roasts items as per standardized recipes
Prepare and serves all sauteed, fried, grilled, steamed and baked items as per standardized recipes
Plan food production to coordinate with meal serving hours, so that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food is preserved
Determine amount and type of food and supplies required for daily menus and obtaining from storage areas in adequate time for meal production
Assist other cooks to ensure that meal service is completed in a timely manner
Efficiently resolving problems with resident orders
Complete all necessary logs and quality assurance checklists, and ensure proper food storage with date and labels when not in use
What You Will Bring:
Minimum 2 years of culinary experience in a true culinary environment (no line cooks, please).
A passion for culinary excellence and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Actively working in the culinary field, not someone who has been out of the industry for an extended period.
Ability to follow detailed recipes and dietary guidelines to meet resident needs.
Strong communication skills and an eye for detail in both food quality and kitchen organization.
Strong understanding of dietary needs and ability to follow recipes accurately
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment
A passion for culinary excellence and dedication to providing outstanding dining experiences
Knowledge and ability to understand measurements and conversation
Ability to interpret instructions, specifications and standards
Ability to interpret standardized recipes
Communication skills
Ability to multitask
Ability to work under pressure
Willingness to learn
Active listening skills
Strong work ethic
Hospitality minded
Why You'll Love Us:
At Eastcastle Place, we foster a compassionate and supportive environment for both staff and residents, treating everyone with integrity, dignity, and respect. Our team consists of highly qualified individuals who serve with enthusiasm and a commitment to quality. As an Eastcastle Place employee you will have access to the following benefits:
Health Insurance through WPS
With potential Teledoc options
Available FSA and HSA
Pharmacy Benefit Manager through MyMedOne
Dental, and Vision Insurance through Guardian Health
Life Insurance and Short term Disability through Guardian Health
401(k) with matching after 1 year
Paid Time Off base don FTE status
Tuition Reimbursement through scholarships
Holiday Bonus and Holiday Pay
Maternity Benefits
Health & Wellness Pr
Location: Eastcastle Place
Salary: $18.00/ hour (negotiable based on experience) Sign-On Bonus: $1,500
Position Type: Full-Time, 40 hours per week, Non-Exempt
Schedule: 11:30 am - 8:00 pm,, required every other weekend rotation
______________________________________________________________________________________
Are you a skilled culinary professional with a passion for delivering exceptional food experiences? We're looking for an experienced Cook to join our team and play an essential role in providing nutritious and satisfying meals to our residents in a vibrant healthcare setting. In this dynamic, fast-paced environment, you'll have the opportunity to use your culinary skills to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others. If you take pride in creating high-quality meals and thrive in a team-oriented atmosphere, we want to hear from you!
At Eastcastle Place you'll witness the incredible life stories of some of the wisest individuals. We've been proudly serving seniors for over 140 years, offering a continuum of care that promotes active and fulfilling lifestyles while respecting the dignity and independence of each resident. On our team you'll be part of a remarkable organization dedicated serving our community when they need us most. We are currently looking for a Dietary Aide to join our team and help create a dining experience that nurtures both body and soul.
Our in-house restaurant, The Gillman, serves 100-150 independent living residents, and we also manage 4 satellite kitchens providing meals to residents in Assisted Living, Memory Care, Long-Term Care, and Skilled Rehab. This means you'll be part of a dynamic and multi-faceted culinary team, delivering quality meals across different dining environments. In this role, you'll work closely with a talented team, including Cooks, Sous Chefs, Executive Chef, and Dishwashers, to maintain high service standards. You'll assist in ensuring timely meal service, cleanliness, and organizational excellence, all while embodying our ECP values-Excellence, Collaboration, and Passion. As a member of the Hospitality Department, you will report directly to our Executive Chef and Director of Hospitality. Your contributions will help ensure our residents enjoy high-quality, delicious, and nutritious meals that meet their individual dietary preferences.
What You Will Do:
Assist in meal preparation, including setting up breakfast and following recipes accurately
Adhere to dietary guidelines and ensure that meals meet resident preferences and nutritional needs
Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety in the kitchen and dining areas
Work as part of a team to ensure timely and high-quality meal service
Model professionalism, collaboration, and hospitality in every interaction
Prepare all soups, stocks, sauces; boils, braises and roasts items as per standardized recipes
Prepare and serves all sauteed, fried, grilled, steamed and baked items as per standardized recipes
Plan food production to coordinate with meal serving hours, so that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food is preserved
Determine amount and type of food and supplies required for daily menus and obtaining from storage areas in adequate time for meal production
Assist other cooks to ensure that meal service is completed in a timely manner
Efficiently resolving problems with resident orders
Complete all necessary logs and quality assurance checklists, and ensure proper food storage with date and labels when not in use
What You Will Bring:
Minimum 2 years of culinary experience in a true culinary environment (no line cooks, please).
A passion for culinary excellence and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Actively working in the culinary field, not someone who has been out of the industry for an extended period.
Ability to follow detailed recipes and dietary guidelines to meet resident needs.
Strong communication skills and an eye for detail in both food quality and kitchen organization.
Strong understanding of dietary needs and ability to follow recipes accurately
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment
A passion for culinary excellence and dedication to providing outstanding dining experiences
Knowledge and ability to understand measurements and conversation
Ability to interpret instructions, specifications and standards
Ability to interpret standardized recipes
Communication skills
Ability to multitask
Ability to work under pressure
Willingness to learn
Active listening skills
Strong work ethic
Hospitality minded
Why You'll Love Us:
At Eastcastle Place, we foster a compassionate and supportive environment for both staff and residents, treating everyone with integrity, dignity, and respect. Our team consists of highly qualified individuals who serve with enthusiasm and a commitment to quality. As an Eastcastle Place employee you will have access to the following benefits:
Health Insurance through WPS
With potential Teledoc options
Available FSA and HSA
Pharmacy Benefit Manager through MyMedOne
Dental, and Vision Insurance through Guardian Health
Life Insurance and Short term Disability through Guardian Health
401(k) with matching after 1 year
Paid Time Off base don FTE status
Tuition Reimbursement through scholarships
Holiday Bonus and Holiday Pay
Maternity Benefits
Health & Wellness Pr
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