Cook/ Prep Cook/ Sous Chef

Job Overview

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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $11.00 - $15.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Training and development opportunities
Employee Discounts
Pension Plan

Job Description

Century Park Associates is a distinguished senior living community dedicated to fostering an enriching and supportive lifestyle for its residents. With a strong commitment to excellence, respect, and outstanding service, Century Park Associates prioritizes relationships built on trust, leadership, and personal ethics among all associates. The community is known for its “people come first” philosophy, which emphasizes providing not only exceptional care and hospitality to residents but also a rewarding and fulfilling work environment for its employees. Century Park Associates believes in nurturing the potential of its residents, encouraging continuous growth, learning, and meaningful contributions within its vibrant setting.

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Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum one year scratch food preparation experience
  • Experience preparing meals for large groups
  • Ability to obtain ServSafe certification
  • Enjoy serving seniors
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Trustworthy and dependable
  • Ability to work independently
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work in fast paced environment
  • Good planning skills
  • Multitasking ability
  • Professional appearance
  • Complaint resolution skills
  • Responsiveness to resident requests
  • Adherence to company Code of Ethics
  • Completion of 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
  • Excellent customer service and hospitality skills
  • Trustworthiness and dependability
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to work efficiently with little to no supervision
  • Good planning and multitasking skills
  • Professional appearance consistent with company standards
  • Ability to receive and resolve complaints graciously
  • Responsive to resident requests
  • Integrity and professionalism adhering to Code of Ethics
  • Completion of all required compliance training

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
  • Maintains cooler and freezer properly
  • Assists with putting up stock on delivery days
  • Assists with daily kitchen duties including 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