Cook in Private Residence
Actively looking to add an experienced and highly motivated Cook who loves cooking for a person to work with our team on a part-time basis weekday afternoons. I am an active semi-retired professional senior woman. You will need to have a strong memory to compensate for my lack of same and be good at note taking. Sense of humor will be gratefully appreciated.
The ideal candidate will have a strong sense of responsibility, excellent organizational and communication skills and a passion for culinary arts, caregiving and awareness.
Responsibilities
Cooking: Prepare daily meals according to vegan (with some fish and dairy) and gluten and sugar-free guidelines. Must be able to follow portions sizes and dinner recipes exactly and monitor all food labels diligently when food shopping. Assist with Menu planning. Your creativity will be appreciated for meals where I don’t have recipes. Must be comfortable using food scale, measuring cups and spoons.
Personal Assistance: Assist with daily living activities such as medication management, laundry and supervising bathing. Support my exercise routine. If you would like to hike with me that's a plus. Maintain a positive and supportive environment in my home. Feed my wild birds and water plants.
Errands and Shopping: food shopping, post office, Water Works, Cottonwood, Flagstaff. Occasional support with transportation to medical appointments locally and in Scottsdale and note taking during those visits.
Skills
· Ability to work calmly and efficiently in a structured environment
· Conscientious care for kitchen equipment and putting things back where found.
· Adhere to strict dietary, food handling and safety procedures
· Ability to think independently and problem solve
Requirements
· You must be physically and mentally in good health and live within 30 minutes of West Sedona. Finding housing in the Sedona area is too challenging so unfortunately, we can only read resumes of local residents.
· College degree preferred, or comparable thinking skills.
· Car in good condition
· Functioning computer: Curiosity about ChatGPT is a plus!
· Quick learner
· Must already have a residence within 30 minutes’ drive to West Sedona if you wish to discuss the position or have an interview. Unfortunately housing in Sedona is verrrry hard to find.
If you meet these requirements and have a desire to work in a dynamic and stimulating environment, please e-mail me your resume and cover letter telling me about your ideal job and what appeals to you about this position.
Three professional work references will be required during the interview process.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Experience level:
5 years
Shift:
Day shift
Weekly day range:
Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
Must already live within 30-minute drive to West Sedona to be interviewed.
Experience:
cooking: 5 years (Preferred)
Location:
Sedona, AZ 86336 (Required)
Work Location: In person only
