Cook I - PRN

Location: Greenville
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

At The Gables, we are proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work®, and we believe that our success begins with one simple principle: People First. We are a luxury senior living company that is driven by compassion, respect, and the dedication to making every interaction meaningful. Our culture fosters growth, teamwork, and a genuine commitment to enriching the lives of our residents and our team members. If you are passionate about providing exceptional care in an environment where you’re valued and supported, we invite you to be part of a company that truly puts people at the heart of everything we do. Come join us and be a part of something extraordinary! Now accepting applications for a Line Cook with restaurant experience. Shift: PRN - Saturdays and Sundays, 6am – 2:30pm POSITION SUMMARY : The Cook oversees various phases of food preparation, production and service. This position assists with menu planning, maintenance of kitchen equipment, sanitation programs, and overall kitchen staff performance. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Prepare meals according to the daily menu plan and/or as directed by the Executive Chef or Director of Dining Services, ensuring compliance with Senior Living Communities’ standards for quality, presentation, and portion control. Adjust or adapt recipes to accommodate specific dietary needs and special requests, whenever possible. Adhere to all proper handling, HACCP, labeling, and storage protocols for all foods and ensure compliance with all relevant food service regulations. Follow all safety protocols and consistently practice a culture of safety. Maintain documentation of temperature charts and records. Maintain an open communication and professional working relationship between front and back of house operations and sister departments. Actively participate in planning and production meetings with the team. Attend and actively participate in required in-service training and education programs. Other duties as assigned. COMPETENCIES : To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Technical Skills – Individual must demonstrate current and ongoing competence in tasks assigned which indicates a specialized skill in this area above and beyond the average. Communication – Demonstrates an ability to effectively and regularly transfer information to necessary parties to improve the quality of her work and to provide her supervisor with actionable, accurate data. Initiative – Is self-motivated and personally competitive. Wants to achieve for the good of the Company and her team. Seeks additional work when they have capacity. Demonstrates an ability and desire to bring new ideas and solutions to their supervisor on an ongoing basis. Flexibility – The ability to quickly adapt to changing conditions. The ability to navigate obstacles with ease and professionalism. Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to ideas and tries new things Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; encourages others and asks for help when needed. Exhibits patience and compassion. Professionalism – Ensures product is delivered on time and is of the highest quality. Assumes responsibility for mistakes. Presents themselves in a manner which enhances the brand image. Understands that no information is truly private and conducts online or social networking activities accordingly. Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works ethically with integrity; upholds the Company’s Guiding Principles: People First, Always We Exist to Serve our Members We Have a Responsibility to be Full Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Expected Hours of Work: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Capable of standing, maneuvering independently and safety around work area. Capable of standing on a tile floor for an eight-hour shift. Ability to see and hear, or to use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that position requirements can be fully. Sufficient manual dexterity to operate a fire extinguisher and to manipulate kitchen equipment, including slicer, chopper, processor, knives, etc. An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight up to 50 lbs. Must be free of diseases that can be transmitted in the performance of job responsibilities during the stage of communicability unless the employee can be given duties that minimize the likelihood of transmission. May be exposed to minimal to moderate noise and exposure to blood and/or body fluids. May experience traumatic situations including psychiatric and deceased residents. Subject to moderate physical and emotional stress associated with food service. Performance of job tasks will involve exposure to cleaning chemicals, heat and cold. TRAVEL: No travel is expected, although occasional travel may be required for training sessions, continuing education opportunities, emergency situations, and other company functions. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 1-2 years’ experience in a similar position desired. Culinary training a plus. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently. Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards. Ability to use miscellaneous software and office equipment. Ability to understand and follow directions as given. Ability to work with minimal supervision.

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