Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.00 - $24.75
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Employee Discounts
Paid holidays
Job Description
Varenna at Fountaingrove is a premier senior living community located in Santa Rosa, California. Managed by WellQuest Management Group, this establishment is dedicated to providing a warm and welcoming environment for its residents while ensuring exceptional quality in all services offered. As part of a well-respected network of senior living communities, Varenna at Fountaingrove aims to blend comfort, luxury, and exceptional care in a setting that residents are proud to call home. The community is known for its commitment to resident wellness, utilizing innovative approaches to culinary service, healthcare, and lifestyle enrichment programs. They prioritize creating a supportive atmosphere where... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum two years cooking experience
- High school diploma is preferred
- Ability to follow directions and retain information
- Sense of urgency
- Able to work in high volume fast paced environments
- Must have criminal record clearance
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Full time with flexible schedule
Job Qualifications
- Minimum two years cooking experience
- Ability to follow directions and retain information
- Sense of urgency
- Able to work in high volume fast paced environments
- Must have criminal record clearance
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- High school diploma is preferred
- Ability to work full time with flexible schedule
Job Duties
- Prepare and serve all food items and meals in accordance with planned menus and recipes ensuring all meals and food prepared are of high quality, palatable and appetizing
- Assist in food preparation for special meals, parties, events, etc
- Inspect special diet requests and orders to assure that the correct diet is being served
- Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents who refuse foods served
- Make only authorized food substitutions and consult with and advise Culinary Services Director on menu changes
- Prepare food and serve in accordance with sanitary regulations, as well as with established policies and procedures
- Ensure that food storage areas are clean and properly arranged at all times
- Obtain and maintain a valid Serv Safe Manager's Certificate and Food Handler's permit
- Assist, when requested, in the purchasing of food and supplies
- Ensure that stock levels of staple/non-staple food, supplies, equipment, etc., are maintained at adequate levels at all times
- Work closely with the Culinary Services Director in specifying and selecting food products
- Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies
- Properly label, date and store all food leftovers
- Check in all purchases in absence of Culinary Services Director
- Assist in inventory and storing in-coming food, supplies, etc. as necessary
- Assist in serving meals as necessary on a timely basis
- Open or close kitchen as dictated by department scheduling
- Record temperatures of coolers and freezers as required by company policy
- In the absence of Culinary Services Director, ensures all staff arrive and/or depart at scheduled times as posted
- Responsible for all cleaning items assigned to this position, as posted on daily/weekly checklist and those assigned by the Culinary Services Director
- Ensure that the next day's items are in stock and pulled and thawing under refrigeration as dictated by the menus
- Prepare soups, appetizers, entrees, vegetables, side dishes, and desserts for both the regular and special diets for the residents, as well as the meals served to the staff and all special events requiring food service
- Plan the timing of food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that quality, temperature, and appearance of food are preserved
- Maintain control over meal portions and food consistency
- Estimate food requirements and controls serving portions thereby eliminating waste and leftovers
- Responsible for the safe storage and efficient use of all items within the kitchen's inventory
- Responsible for set-up of carts to be delivered to resident dining areas, if applicable
- Display tact and friendliness when dealing with residents, families and visitors
- Provide support to community's marketing efforts through positive/friendly interaction during all property tours and telephone contact with the public, and as directed by a supervisor
- Communicate any observed or suspected resident change of condition to a supervisor immediately
- Maintain a safe and secure environment for all staff, residents and guests, following established safety standards
- Encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers and other departments
- Support a positive and professional image through actions and dress
- Performs other duties consistent with the position as assigned by the Culinary Services Director
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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