Hickory Villa

Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.00 - $18.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
meal benefits
Professional development opportunities

Job Description

The hiring establishment is a community-focused dining service provider dedicated to meeting the nutritional and culinary needs of its residents. This full-time Chef / Cook position is designed to deliver high-quality, nutritious, and visually appealing meals while ensuring a clean and safe kitchen environment. The organization prioritizes a nurturing atmosphere that respects residents' preferences and maintains confidentiality and professionalism throughout meal services. Our establishment operates within a caring community setting that values honesty, integrity, and positive customer service, aiming to enhance the overall dining experience for residents, families, vendors, and guests. The Chef / Cook will play a critical role... Show More

Job Requirements

  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • prior cooking experience
  • knowledge of food safety practices
  • ability to comply with sanitary guidelines
  • ability to work full-time
  • ability to maintain confidentiality
  • good communication skills
  • physical ability to stand for extended periods
  • willingness to assist with all kitchen and dining area duties

Job Qualifications

  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • prior experience in cooking or culinary services preferred
  • knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
  • ability to follow recipes and prepare meals according to set menus
  • strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others
  • attention to detail and commitment to providing visually appealing meals
  • flexibility to assist with special meal preparations
  • professional appearance and demeanor
  • ability to maintain confidentiality of residents’ information
  • basic organizational skills

Job Duties

  • cooks meals according to established recipes and menus
  • assists Culinary Services Director in creating menus that meet the residents’ nutritional needs and accommodates residents’ food preferences
  • presents meals that are pleasing to the eye and palate
  • sets up kitchen and preps according to each day’s menu, preps for next day
  • cleans dishes, floors, walls and kitchen equipment maintaining sanitary guidelines according to community’s policies and procedures
  • maintains an organized, clean, and safe storeroom, coolers, and kitchen
  • assists in planning and cooking of special meals
  • maintains proper temperatures of steam table, dishwasher, refrigerator and freezer
  • maintains confidentiality of residents’ personal information in and out of the community and protects and supports residents’ rights
  • maintains a professional appearance by wearing clean, pressed uniform and a demeanor that encourages a positive nurturing environment for the residents, families, vendors, and guests
  • maintains a positive customer service environment and practices honesty and integrity in all aspects of performance
  • ensures adequate daily coverage for meal service by communicating with the Culinary Services Director and/or Host/Hostess, to include taking resident orders for meals, providing drink refills according to residents’ / guests’ requests, assists with the cleaning, resetting and preparation of the dining room in-between mealtimes
  • performs all other duties as assigned or required

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