Cook FT & PT for Assisted Living Community
Company: Highlands on the East Side
Location: Providence
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Department : Food
Services and Chef Reports To : Food Service Director Status :
Non-exempt Hours: Full Time & Part Time shifts including weekends
Job Summary : Responsible for the preparation and cooking of food
in the community. Ensure that all meals are prepared and presented
according to HallKeen Assisted Living Communities standards. Duties
and Responsibilities : The following essential functions are the
fundamental job duties of the position to be completed with or
without appropriate reasonable accommodation. Provide a high level
of customer service and promote a restaurant style dining
atmosphere. Work closely with the food service director to keep
residents satisfied with food and dining programs. Maintain kitchen
and food storage and preparation areas in a clean, safe, and
sanitary condition at all times. Responsible for the opening and/or
closing of the kitchen. Adhere to cleaning schedules as assigned.
Ensures that all food is received, stored, and prepared according
to company standards. Estimate daily or weekly needs of food and
supplies and communicates needs to food service director.
Participate in preparing and cooking meals according to established
recipes and approved menus. Document temperatures of food prior to
service, refrigeration and freezer temperatures. Keep kitchen
floors clean (sweeps and mops) and trash emptied. Assist with the
transportation and storage of food and supplies. Adhere to standard
food safety practices. Assist with preparation and execution of
special events, banquets, and theme meals. May perform other duties
as assigned. Requirements: Minimum Qualifications : High School
Diploma or general education degree (GED) Minimum of 1-3 years
experience as a cook in a hospitality or healthcare environment.
Serve Safe Certification Able to read and follow recipes and
printed production guides, cleaning schedules, and logs. Must have
submitted and completed a Criminal Background check for unlicensed
employees in compliance with state regulation. Must provide a
medical certification from a licensed healthcare provider
confirming that the employee is free from communicable disease
including TB in compliance with state regulation at hire and
annually thereafter. Required Behavior : Ability to build positive
and strong relationships with employees, coworkers and residents.
Focused and dedicated to provide excellent customer service.
Ability to handle multiple jobs and priorities. Accept direction
from superiors or other experienced staff. Shares job knowledge or
resident information with others as needed. Give and welcome
feedback. Operate and Maintain kitchen equipment in a clean and
sanitary manner. Knowledge of food handling, preparation, cooking
and service. Physical Demands : Physically able to move at least 50
lbs. without assistance. Physically able to bend, reach, and work
in small areas. Physically able to push and pull equipment and
furnishings. Physically able to stand for long periods of time.
Benefits: Full time position offers a competitive benefit program
to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA,
Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Home
and Auto Discount program, Vendor Discount Program, 401(k) with
matching contribution, Accrued Vacation, Sick, and Personal time
and Paid Holiday Benefit. Employee referral bonus, and resident
referral bonus.
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