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Work With Purpose At Five Star Senior Living, our people are the critical link to those we serve, and it is their vitality, energy, and caring nature that allows us to fulfill our mission of enriching and inspiring the journey of life. In addition to nurturing and advancing the lives of our residents, our team members enjoy meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth, within a supportive culture centered around advancing their lives, as well. The Opportunity The Cook position is part of the Culinary Team responsible for providing delicious and nutritious meals for our residents, guests, and team members. What You'll Do ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Prepare meals for residents and their guests in a timely and consistent manner. Cook and assemble meals according to established recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards. Collaborate with culinary staff, nutritionists, and healthcare professionals to accommodate special dietary needs, allergies and food intolerances of residents. Order and inventory food and supplies, monitoring stock levels and rotation to minimize waste. Assist with menu development, recipe tasting, and special event planning. Ensure work environment and stations are clean and sanitized. Inspect food products and supplies as needed. Determine food and supply needs based on menu and dietary needs. Communicate changes or shortages quickly and effectively. Comply with outlined safety regulations, procedures, and 5-Star policies. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities include customer service, inventory, food safety and communication. What You'll Bring POSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must pass State and Company criminal background/drug screens. Demonstrates effective time management skills. Experience and/or knowledge of special diets, meal preparation for large groups and safe food handling techniques are required. Ability to read and understand recipes, work in a team environment, work flexible shifts, handle multiple tasks at one time and communicate effectively verbally and/or in writing. Ability to perform detail work involving math calculations, problem solve, handle emergency situations, read and understand menus. Strong working knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and safety and sanitation practices. Comfortable standing, stopping, squatting, twisting, and moving frequently. Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds. We Got You We see and support the whole you. Because investing in you, and all our team members, is the first step in making a difference in the lives of others. Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision 401k + Match Competitive PTO Life, Disability & other supplemental benefits Professional Development Funds Wellness Coaching & Personal Support Benefits Recognition & Reward Programs Is This You? Beyond checking off the boxes, we're looking for someone who shares our deep sense of purpose and passion for advancing the lives of others. Puts People First - You have an authentic connection to our vision of a world in which the quality of life is ageless, and a desire to advance our culture by always respecting and empowering our team members, residents, and families. Customer Focused - You strive to build and strengthen customer loyalty by delivering exceptional hospitality, thoughtful solutions, and innovative customer attraction and retention strategies. Results Oriented - You're forward thinking, seeing the big picture as you lead with empathy and drive to exceed results. You firmly believe that the way in which we achieve results is just as important as what we accomplish together. Drives Operational Excellence - You encourage a mindset of continuous improvement. You