Prestige Care - Chico

Cook - Assisted Living

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $14.00 - $19.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Career Development
Employee Discounts

Job Description

Prestige Assisted Living at Chico is a premier senior living community located at 1351 E. Lassen Avenue in Chico, California. Known for its high standards and consistently outstanding performance, this community offers 51 apartments dedicated to assisted living and 16 units specialized in memory care. Prestige Assisted Living at Chico is recognized for its dedication to providing an exceptional quality of life for its residents, combining a welcoming, family-like atmosphere with professional and compassionate care. The community has received prestigious acknowledgments, including the "Bronze" award and later the "Silver" award from the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living,... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED or equivalent
  • At least one year of cooking experience in a restaurant, hospital dietary department, or similar setting
  • Possession of required State certification or food service license
  • Ability to follow Federal, State, and local food safety guidelines
  • Capability to work under supervision and as part of a team
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Commitment to the core values of respect, integrity, commitment, and trust

Job Qualifications

  • A minimum of one year experience cooking in a restaurant or the dietary department of a hospital or similar environment
  • General kitchen/dietary experience may be considered in lieu of direct cooking experience
  • Must have required State certification or food service license
  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience

Job Duties

  • Prepares, cooks, and serves food in accordance with the menu and food and nutrition standards, including presentation, taste, and texture
  • Samples food for quality assurance prior to service
  • Ensures foods are cooked and held at the appropriate temperatures
  • Records food temperatures throughout the cooking and holding process
  • Partners with supervisor to review menus and record necessary substitutions
  • Ensures that food supplies are available and prepared as needed for upcoming meals
  • Notifies supervisor of needed supplies
  • Maintains a clean and safe work area, cleaning spills and assisting in daily or scheduled cleaning
  • Ensures proper storage, rotation, preparation, and labeling of food in accordance with Federal, State, and local guidelines and Prestige policy
  • Discards outdated food
  • Partners with dietary staff to ensure equipment is working properly and at the appropriate temperature
  • Records temperature of equipment throughout shift as needed
  • Reports faulty equipment immediately
  • Follows facility fire safety, infection control, and hazardous chemical practices and promptly reports any unsafe conditions
  • Assists in planning and preparing food services for special meals, events, and parties as needed
  • Assists in storing incoming food and supplies as assigned
  • Attends and participates in training, in-services, and staff meetings
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Demonstrates core values of respect, integrity, commitment, and trust
  • Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, residents' families, visitors, and staff
  • Protects privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to residents, team members, the department/center/community, and company information and records
  • Maintains a safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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