**Overview** Presbyterian Villages of Michigan, a premier senior living services non-profit organization, has a great opportunity to join our team at The Village of Westland as a Cook. Must be available for the following shift times, 6am - 2:30pm, 9am - 5:30pm, 10:30am - 7pm. Part -time position, approximately 4 days/32 hours a week. We invite you to help us create new possibilities in quality living for the seniors we serve. Great food makes a big impact on the quality of our residents lives. Why work for us? Our staff tell us they often leave work feeling good about the work they did and that they feel they personally make a difference here. Great benefits available including: medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid-time off. Employee have early access to earned wages through PayActiv. Post offer physical and background check required. **Responsibilities** **Essential Duties** 1. Cook meals according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served following proper production techniques and sanitation standards 2. Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation according to sanitation guidelines. 3. Compile and maintain records of food use and expenditures. 4. Direct activities of staff performing food service duties 5. Take inventory of supplies and equipment. 6. Requisition food supplies, kitchen equipment, and appliances, based on estimates of future needs. 7. Rotates perishable products and recycles as appropriate 8. Plan menus that are varied, nutritionally balanced, and appetizing, taking advantage of foods in season and local availability. 9. Train new employees for department 10. Attend and participate in all appropriate meetings and training opportunities in order to keep informed on current information and skill development. 11. Follow established policies and procedures including but not limited to: oPresbyterian Villages policies and procedures. oSafety policies and procedures. oFederal, state and local regulations. 12. All other duties as assigned **Qualifications** Experience: No prior experience necessary Computer Skills: Must have ability to operate a computer Other Requirements: Must be able to interpret menus and recipes Must be available evenings, weekend, and holidays **Job Locations** _US-MI-Westland_ **Job ID** _2025-2377_ **Category** _Food Service/Dining_ **Shifts** _Days_ **Type** _Part Time A (28-37.49 hours per week)_