Dining Services Cook

We are looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals to provide dining and table service to our senior residents. Come join our unique restaurant-like atmosphere with better hours than your typical food service job. This position is paid an hourly wage rather than tips. Our servers and staff are personable and friendly individuals who have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Must be comfortable speaking with residents about menu items and ensuring they understand the options available.

**This position will require working in shifts and during weekends and holidays.**

Hourly pay $14.00 - $17.00 dependent upon role and previous experience.

Schedule: Friday - Tuesday, 11:00am - 7:30pm

Responsibilities

• Prepare necessary food for meal according to menu and prep sheet
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, boiling, baking, etc)
• Break down and cue up the serving line and all other food areas
• Plate food for residents as ordered with attention to appearance
• Complete daily cleaning assignments
• Maintain and clean kitchen equipment
• Minimize food waste with proper food storage and rotation
• Experience in using cutting skills, cookware, and bakeware
• Assists inventory manager with ordering
• Provide necessary assistance to the Dining Services Manager
• Follow all relevant health department regulations
• Provide excellent customer service to residents

Requirements

• Ability to read, interpret and appropriately scale recipes and instructions
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Team spirit
• Flexibility to work in shifts
• Active listening and effective communication skills
• Attentiveness and patience for residents
• Food Handler’s Card from the Tulsa County Health Department

Benefits

University Village offers a comprehensive benefits package including up to 22 days of paid time off for full-time employees, low cost health, vision and dental offerings, healthcare spending and reimbursement account, company sponsored life insurance, optional short term and long term disability insurance, 401k with company match, education assistance, free meals for employees, and much more!