Cook - Arcadia

Why Join Us

Employees are the heart of all we do. We foster an environment of compassion, understanding, integrity and open communication. Our culture emphasizes collaboration and teamwork in a supportive environment that puts our residents, clients and members first. Each day we enjoy making a positive difference in their lives. Come join us to be part of our remarkable team where every member is valued! 

Enjoy the Benefits 

• Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents; flexible spending account, and Employee Assistance Program. 
• Retirement Savings: Generous 403(b) Retirement Plan with 8.5% employer contribution every paycheck based on gross income after completion of one year of employment when you contribute 4% or more. 
• Free Employee Meals: More time to relax and let our chefs take care of your meals. 
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy 10-20 vacation days based on tenure, plus 11 paid holidays – and yes, your birthday is a paid holiday! 
• Sick Leave: After 90 days of employment, you receive 5 days of sick leave and can accrue up to 90 days, ensuring you have the support and flexibility you need when it matters most. 
• Professional Development:  

• Education Assistance Program for qualified employees who want to become Certified Nurse Aids (CNAs) 
• Access to a wide array of online training courses through Relias, empowering you to enhance your professional skills; and much more! 

What You’ll Do 

Join our culinary team as a Cook to prepare wholesome family-style meals that bring joy to our residents, visitors, and employees every day. 

Responsibilities 

• Prepares meals according to planned menus and standardized recipes in a sanitary manner to ensure quality with minimum waste. 
• Reviews food menus and work orders to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared and to identify all foods required for therapeutic diets before preparation. 
• Preps, measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes. 
• Assists driver with preparation of meals and loading and unloading of items for delivery. 
• Portions and arranges food and distributes to waitstaff to be served. 
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes. 
• Labels and dates all food items in accordance with food storage chart. 
• Receives, checks-in, dates and stocks deliveries in appropriate areas. 
• Ensures food products are cooked and served in compliance with State of Hawaii Department of Health sanitation standards. 
• Performs the necessary duties for emergency drills and situations such as fire, fire alarms, hurricanes, and other possible emergencies as outlined in the Disaster Response Playbook. 
• Interacts with residents/clients and co-workers with patience, understanding and kindness in accordance with the Arcadia Family of Companies mission and core values. 

Qualifications 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education/Experience 

Associate’s Degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Computer Skills 

Basic skills and ability to learn as needed. 

Physical Demands 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; push and pull. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally transfer up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, or all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to individuals with disabilities. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description. 

Work Environment 

While performing their essential functions, employees are occasionally exposed to the following conditions: 

• Air-conditioned office environment 
• Indoors without air conditioning 
• Outdoors—all types of weather 
• Hazardous materials 

Arcadia Family of Companies is comprised of the following non-profit organizations:
 
Arcadia
15 Craigside
Arcadia Adult Day Care and Day Health Center
Arcadia Home Health and Home Care Services
Arcadia at Home
Hale Ola Kino by Arcadia
 

Arcadia Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer  

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal or state law.