Garden Plaza at Aurora

Cook/ Prep Cook/ Sous Chef

Job Overview

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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.00 - $21.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Flexible Schedule
Professional Development
friendly work environment

Job Description

Century Park Associates is a reputable senior living community focused on delivering an enriching lifestyle and exceptional service to its residents. Founded on the principles of trust, leadership, and personal ethics, Century Park Associates has cultivated a professional and rewarding work environment where associates are encouraged to build meaningful relationships and uphold the highest standards of care. At Century Park Associates, the core philosophy is a 'people come first' approach that emphasizes respect, excellence, and genuine hospitality. The organization is dedicated to supporting its residents’ continued growth, learning, and contribution, making it a warm and welcoming place to live and... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Must enjoy serving seniors
  • Must demonstrate excellent customer service and hospitality
  • Must work efficiently and effectively with little to no supervision
  • Must demonstrate effective communication skills
  • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment
  • Must demonstrate good planning skills
  • Must be able to multi task and meet deadlines
  • Must maintain a professional appearance in accordance with company standards
  • Must be able to receive and resolve complaints graciously
  • Must be responsive to resident requests
  • Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Century Park's Code of Ethics and completes 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 be ServSafe certified
  • Strong customer service and hospitality skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to work efficiently with little to no supervision
  • Good planning and multi-tasking skills
  • Professional appearance in accordance with company standards
  • Ability to receive and resolve complaints graciously
  • Responsive to resident requests
  • Demonstrated trustworthiness and dependability

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)

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