Parkwood - Cook

Location: SD-Parkwood 1 7800 S Western Avenue This position is being offered Monday-Friday from 2PM to 7PM (although there can be some flexibility). Rate of pay is $20-$22 per hour DOE and approximately 25 hours per week. We look forward to talking with you about this wonderful opportunity! The Parkwood is a brand-new 55+ independent living community that will be opening in Sioux Falls, SD in early 2024. Using our core values of Freedom, Flexibility, and Friendship, our community seeks to design and embrace an active living community with 133 apartment homes. We will strive to be a community that offers great teamwork amongst our team where will all work together to ensure that The Parkwood remains a meaningful place for people to live and call home. We offer great pay, work/life balance, and excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Retirement for our full-time team members, as well as Generous Paid Time Off and other unique perks for full-time and part-time team members! Come learn more about us at https://transformingage.org/community/the-parkwood/ and find your happy place here! We have a Fantastic opportunity for a rising culinary professional as a Cook to join our team! This role works with an incredible population of residents on weekdays in a fantastic environment. Our Cooks: Prepare assigned stations for shift. Under direction of lead cook/sous chef, prepare individual components of various entrees and food items, adhering to the individual dietary restrictions of residents. Occasionally setup food buffets for special events. Help prep food items for continental breakfast. Maintain kitchen food safety and sanitary food handling in compliance with State, Federal, and DSHS regulations. Perform other duties as assigned Help with dishes and keep kitchen clean and well organized. What you need to succeed! At least 18 years of age. Current First Aid Training and Food Safety Certifications may be required in some states per state/local requirements. Prior experience as a cook/lead cook (1-2 years preferred). Ability to prepare high quality food for our residents. Flexibility with schedule may be required, with the occasional need to work daytime (lunch hour), special events, and other days/shifts as needed. No weekends required! Maintain professional relationships with food and equipment venders as needed. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work with staff and residents. Ability to prepare therapeutic/modified diets. CPR and first aid training may be required per state/local guidelines. Successful completion of recognized food safety course, as required by state/local guidelines. Completion of background check and/or pre-employment tasks. Physical Requirements The ability to push/pull/carry up to 50lbs. Standing and walking, reaching overhead, lifting heavy objects, and use of kitchen appliances and equipment. Transforming Age is a leading nonprofit organization committed to improving the lives of older adults by integrating housing, community services, technology, philanthropy, and partnerships.