Cook/ Prep Cook/ Sous Chef Sous Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
Disability insurance

Job Description

Century Park Associates is a reputable company dedicated to providing exceptional senior living experiences through its various retirement communities, including Mayfair Retirement Village. Known for its commitment to high-quality care and enriching lifestyles, Century Park Associates focuses on creating nurturing and supportive environments for its residents. Their mission centers on fostering relationships of trust, leadership, and personal ethics among staff and residents alike, ensuring that all associates uphold high standards of excellence and respect. This approach emphasizes a caring, compassionate atmosphere where seniors can continue to grow, learn, and contribute meaningfully to their community. Century Park Associates cultivates a workplace culture where employees are encouraged to exceed expectations, thus delivering outstanding service and ensuring satisfaction for residents and team members alike.

The Sous Chef role at Mayfair Retirement Village plays a pivotal part in this mission by contributing to the culinary excellence that significantly enhances residents' daily lives. This position demands a culinary professional who not only has a passion for preparing and presenting high-quality, nutritious meals but who also finds personal fulfillment in serving seniors. The Sous Chef will work closely with the Dining Services Director and the kitchen team to ensure meals meet the highest standards of taste, appearance, and nutritional value. The role requires a genuine love of cooking, strong attention to detail, experience with scratch cooking and special diets, and the ability to execute consistent, standardized recipes.

This full-time position requires a candidate who thrives in a team-oriented environment and who values the impact their work has on residents' well-being and quality of life. The Sous Chef is responsible for managing daily meal preparations, maintaining kitchen operations within health and safety regulations, and assisting in special event meal preparations. This role also includes supervisory duties in the absence of the Dining Services Director and requires excellent communication, multitasking, and planning skills. Candidates must be trustworthy, dependable, and demonstrate professional integrity. The position offers an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that prioritizes hospitality, excellence, and compassionate service, making a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors every day. Century Park Associates offers a supportive work environment that encourages employees to grow professionally and personally through ongoing compliance training and adherence to company ethics and standards.

Job Requirements

  • 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
  • displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Century Park’s Code of Ethics and completes all required compliance training

Job Qualifications

  • 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

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: 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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