Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Range $11.00 - $14.00
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Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program

Job Description

Avanti Senior Living is dedicated to providing quality care and services to seniors, fostering a nurturing environment that enhances their quality of life. This organization prides itself on being a leader in the senior living sector, combining compassion with professionalism to deliver an exceptional living experience for residents. Avanti Senior Living emphasizes the importance of teamwork, respect, and dedication in every aspect of its operations, aiming to create a community where seniors feel valued and cared for every day. Their culinary department plays a vital role in this mission by ensuring that residents enjoy nutritious, delicious meals tailored to their specific dietary needs and preferences.\n\nThe Culinary Cook position at Avanti Senior Living offers an opportunity to be part of a vibrant team passionate about food and service in a senior care environment. This role is responsible for food preparation that not only meets but exceeds hospitality and service standards, with a strong focus on quality, quantity, and timeliness. The position requires a commitment to upholding the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety, as well as a compassionate approach to serving the elderly community. As a Culinary Cook, you will assist the chef in daily activities, contributing to meal preparation and ensuring that residents receive the best possible dining experience. The role also involves maintaining kitchen equipment cleanliness, assisting with stocking and running room service trays, and preparing various menu items such as salads, soups, and desserts.\n\nTeamwork, respect, compassion, and dedication are core values promoted within Avanti Senior Living's culinary team, reflecting the organization's overall mission to deliver exceptional care. The Culinary Cook must be willing to work holidays and special events, demonstrating flexibility and a service-oriented mindset. Good knife skills and familiarity with different cooking methods are essential to succeed in this role. Additionally, the ability to prepare therapeutic and modified diets is crucial given the specialized needs of the senior population served by Avanti. This role requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with staff and external constituents.\n\nWorking at Avanti Senior Living means contributing to a community that values each individual and strives to make a positive difference in the lives of seniors. This position offers a rewarding experience for someone enthusiastic about culinary arts and passionate about making a meaningful impact through food service in a senior living environment.

Job Requirements

  • willingness to work with the elderly in a senior living environment
  • able to prepare therapeutic/modified diets
  • able to prepare food in a senior housing environment, which meets or exceeds hospitality and service standards
  • able to work on all holidays and for pre-planned special events
  • good knife skills
  • familiar with all cooking methods
  • excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work with staff and external constituents

Job Qualifications

  • good knife skills
  • familiar with all cooking methods
  • excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • ability to work with staff and external constituents
  • able to prepare therapeutic and modified diets
  • able to prepare food in a senior housing environment adhering to hospitality and service standards

Job Duties

  • assist the chef in all daily activities
  • assist in all meal service prep
  • wash all resident's dishes during meal service
  • assist in preparing and stocking room service cart and running room service trays as needed
  • assist in preparation of salads, soups and desserts
  • maintain or exceed standards of appearance, cleanliness, hygiene, and health standards
  • practice all safety and loss prevention procedures

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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