FT 5:30a-2p Grille Cook

Bridgewater Retirement Community Dining team is currently seeking an outstanding and energetic Grille Cook to join our team!

Everyday our work is resident focused, and our goal is to build relationships that lead to the best quality of life possible for our residents and our team members. Our work environment is team based and collaborative.

As a member of our team, you can enjoy the energy and excitement of improving the quality of life for our residents by joining the activities, meals, and fun!

We have many benefits/perks for our team members to choose from, apply now and learn why we swept the listings in nation rankings for senior living. BRC is a great place to work, check us out for yourself.

Position Details:

• Speed and Efficiency: Ability to produce food quickly without sacrificing quality or presentation.

• Multitasking: Effectively manage multiple orders and tasks during peak times.

• Customer Service: Professional demeanor and clear communication when working in open kitchen or service line settings.

• Anticipates needs and opportunities and then acts to minimize or eliminate problems.

• Openness to new and different ways of doing things. Willingness to modify one’s preferred way of doing things. Ability to deal with ambiguity when developing an approach. Ability to remain patient and focused despite changing or unknown plan of action.

• Aware of and engaged in the operating environment; accepts responsibility for actions and complies with obligation to report, explain, and answer for resulting consequences.

• Ability to apply principles of analytical and conceptual thinking to a wide range of problems.

• Finds workable solutions to issues where there is a lack of clarity.

• Delivers clear, effective communication and takes responsibility for understanding others

• Trustworthy, fair, and consistent in approach. Do what you say you are going to do

• Be aware of safety issues and hazards affecting your residents, guests, coworkers, and yourself by taking appropriate action to maintain a safety-conscious culture.

• Respecting our resources of time, money, and people

• Manages the work responsibilities so all tasks are completed accurately, efficiently, and effectively.

• Works with others to accomplish purpose, coaches and models team building actions

• Disciplined thinking is clear, rational, open minded and informed by evidence of the situation and knowing what questions to ask.

• Preserving dignity and self-direction while caring for your residents reflecting identified unique preferences, values, and needs.

• Monitors work, systems, and processes and take action to ensure you meet or exceed standards of care.

• Recognizes the impact of own behavior on others and the smooth operation of the work area. Acceptance of other viewpoints and ideas as a part of the team.

In addition to the important tasks of assisting with meal preparation, service, and clean up after meals while following safety and sanitation standards, this is an opportunity to work with some very talented people who have fun, enjoy their work, and take exceptional care of our residents and guests.

Hours for this position are M-F and every other weekend

• Minimum Qualifications

  • Must be able to prepare food quickly and accurately in a high-paced environment.

  Experience operating a flat top grill, fryer, and other short-order cooking equipment.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience as a short-order or grille cook preferred.

  • Knowledge of made-to-order and à la carte meal service.

  • Ability to follow ticket systems or verbal orders during busy service periods.

• Applicants must be at least 16 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Must be able to find a background check

  We will provide:

  • Quality Orientation
  • CPR and First Aid Training
  • ServSafe certification
  • Multiple development opportunities
  • Much more

The Grille Cook is responsible for preparing made-to-order meals, short-order items, and grille station offerings for residents, team members, and guests. This position focuses on quality food preparation, speed of service, and presentation. The Grille Cook will operate equipment such as flat tops, char broilers, fryers, and steamers while maintaining a clean and organized work area.

Just some of our perks:

• Health Insurance, Vision and Dental, FSA, Retirement with Company Match, Wellness Center on-site with 24/7 FREE team member access, Scholarship opportunities, scenic walking trail, uniform reimbursement, state licensure reimbursement, multiple continuing education opportunities.

BRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation, please contact HR.

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