Job Details
Cook
2026-03-06 Edgewood Summit Charleston,WV
Description:
Position Summary
Responsible for food preparations that meet or exceed hospitality and service standards of this community, carrying out the "Living in Style" program. Prepare all foods to meet quantity and deadline requirements. Able to effectively manage all food production in the absence of the Chef/Kitchen Manager
Primary Responsibilities
Physical Requirements
Physical Demands:
Amount of Time
Under 1/3 to Over
None 1/3 2/3 2/3
Stand
/
Walk
/
Sit
/
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
/
Reach with hands and arms
/
Climb or balance
/
Stoop or kneel, crouch, or crawl
/
Talk or hear
/
Taste or smell
/
Amount of Time
Under 1/3 to Over
None 1/3 2/3 2/3
Up to 10 pounds
/
Up to 25 pounds
/
Up to 50 pounds
/
Up to 100 pounds
/
More than 100 pounds
/
Does this job have any special vision requirements? Check all that apply.
_/_ Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less
_/_ Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more
_/_ Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
_/_ Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down to
the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
_/_ Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distance and
spatial relationships)
_/_ Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp
focus)
___ No special vision requirements.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other work related tasks as assigned or requested by the supervisor or management. The job description is simply a communication tool and is subject to change as the need prevails. This document is not intended to imply a written or implied contract of employment.
EDGEWOOD SUMMIT
Position Description
POSITION TITLE:
Cook
DEPARTMENT:
Dining Services
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:
Chef/Kitchen Manager
STATUS:
Non-Exempt
Minimum Qualifications
Educational Requirements and Experience:
- Minimum of two years experience as cook preparing full line of menu items.
- Able to read, write, and follow written and verbal instructions
- Able to prepare therapeutic/modified diets.
- Willingness to work with the elderly in a senior living environment
- Able to prepare therapeutic/modified diets.
- Able to prepare food in a senior housing environment, which meets or exceeds hospitality and service standards.
- Able to work on all Holidays, and for pre-planned special events.
Position Summary
Responsible for food preparations that meet or exceed hospitality and service standards of this community, carrying out the "Living in Style" program. Prepare all foods to meet quantity and deadline requirements. Able to effectively manage all food production in the absence of the Chef/Kitchen Manager
Primary Responsibilities
- Prepare food items using standardized recipes.
- Determine food and supplies needed and coordinate meal production with serving hours.
- Prepare all special dietary need as directed by the Resident Menus.
- Monitor all food items to see that at least the minimum guidelines for temperature, taste, and quality are upheld at all times.
- Maintain or exceed standards of appearance, cleanliness, hygiene, and health standards.
- Assist with orientation and training of new kitchen employees.
- Practice all safety and loss prevention procedures.
- Attend all in-services as required.
- Responsible for following all local, state, and federal policies regarding food handling.
- Assist with proper documentation of temperature logs, taste panel forms, and cleaning schedules.
- Actively incorporate Pinnacle Standards into everyday performance.
- Perform all other reasonable tasks assigned by your supervisor.
Physical Requirements
Physical Demands:
Amount of Time
Under 1/3 to Over
None 1/3 2/3 2/3
Stand
/
Walk
/
Sit
/
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
/
Reach with hands and arms
/
Climb or balance
/
Stoop or kneel, crouch, or crawl
/
Talk or hear
/
Taste or smell
/
Amount of Time
Under 1/3 to Over
None 1/3 2/3 2/3
Up to 10 pounds
/
Up to 25 pounds
/
Up to 50 pounds
/
Up to 100 pounds
/
More than 100 pounds
/
Does this job have any special vision requirements? Check all that apply.
_/_ Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less
_/_ Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more
_/_ Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
_/_ Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down to
the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
_/_ Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distance and
spatial relationships)
_/_ Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp
focus)
___ No special vision requirements.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other work related tasks as assigned or requested by the supervisor or management. The job description is simply a communication tool and is subject to change as the need prevails. This document is not intended to imply a written or implied contract of employment.