Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $13.00 - $18.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
supportive work environment
Job Description
Century Park Associates is a reputable senior living community dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its residents by fostering an enriching and supportive environment. With a strong commitment to excellence, respect, and outstanding service, Century Park Associates operates with a 'people come first' philosophy. This ensures that both residents and team members experience a culture built on trust, leadership, and personal ethics. The organization emphasizes the importance of caring for residents and supporting their continuous growth, learning, and active contributions to the community. Century Park Associates values associates who are willing to go beyond their job descriptions to... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 1 year of scratch food preparation experience
- Experience preparing meals for large groups
- Ability to obtain ServSafe certification
- Enjoy serving seniors
- Demonstrate excellent customer service and hospitality
- Demonstrate trustworthiness and dependability
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively with little to no supervision
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
- Maintain professional appearance according to company standards
- Ability to receive and resolve complaints graciously
- Responsive to resident requests
- Display integrity and professionalism
- Complete all required compliance training
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One year scratch food preparation experience
- Prior experience regularly preparing meals for large groups
- Ability to become ServSafe certified
- Good planning skills
- Effective communication skills
- Experience serving seniors preferred
Job Duties
- Maintains system to ensure timely meal services
- Checks daily menu and special events calendar to ensure necessary food and supplies are available
- Prepares meals meeting nutritional requirements as well as appetizing in appearance
- Garnishes plates to enhance overall dining experience
- Prepares food based on standardized recipes
- Makes only authorized substitutions
- Seasons food appropriately
- Serves food based on established portion controls
- Assists in preparation of special meals and for special events
- Estimates portions and utilizes leftovers appropriately to reduce food costs
- Operates kitchen within state and county regulations including sanitation, food storage, recordkeeping, food temperatures, portion sizes, chemical usage/storage
- Operates kitchen equipment safely and efficiently: steamer, oven, grill, meat slicer, mixer, grinder, dishwasher, etc.
- Maintains cooler and freezer properly: dates and labels food, no food on floor, etc.
- Assists with putting up stock on delivery days
- Assists with daily kitchen duties: washing pots/pans, putting up stock, removing trash and boxes, cleaning steam table and checking water levels
- Completes daily cleaning assignments
- Maintains a clean and sanitized work environment
- Follows local and state handwashing procedures to ensure food safety
- Assists with supervisory duties in absence of Dining Services Director
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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