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Cook/ Prep Cook/ Sous Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Employee assistance program
meal discounts

Job Description

Century Park Associates is a reputable organization committed to enhancing the lives of its residents by fostering a supportive and engaging living environment. With a focus on trust, leadership, and personal ethics, Century Park Associates stands out as a leader in senior living services, placing people at the heart of its mission. The company is known for its dedication to excellence, respect, and outstanding service, ensuring that every interaction with residents and associates reflects these core values. This approach not only nurtures a vibrant community for residents but also creates a rewarding and motivating workplace for employees. Century Park Associates... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Must have high school diploma or equivalent
  • Must have 1 year scratch food preparation experience
  • Must have prior experience regularly preparing meals for large groups
  • Must be able to be ServSafe certified
  • Must enjoy serving seniors
  • Must demonstrate excellent customer service and hospitality
  • Must demonstrate trustworthiness and dependability
  • 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
  • Must display integrity and professionalism by adhering to Century Park’s Code of Ethics and complete all required compliance training

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • At least 1 year of scratch food preparation experience
  • Prior experience regularly preparing meals for large groups
  • Ability to be ServSafe certified
  • Excellent customer service and hospitality skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to work efficiently and effectively with little to no supervision
  • Good planning and multitasking skills
  • Professional appearance consistent with company standards
  • Ability to receive and resolve complaints graciously
  • Demonstrates trustworthiness, dependability, integrity, and professionalism

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 Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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