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Sous Chef ~ Senior Living Community ~ Parker ~ FT

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $27.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401k plan
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Programs
free shift meal

Job Description

MorningStar Senior Living is a distinguished community dedicated to providing exceptional care and enriching the lives of its treasured residents. With a passionate focus on cultivating a transformative culture, MorningStar Senior Living strives to elevate and celebrate the lives of its residents while fostering a rewarding work environment for its employees. The organization operates within the senior living industry, emphasizing servant leadership and a people-centered approach that prioritizes kindness, respect, and a genuine desire to serve others. This commitment to culture and care makes MorningStar Senior Living a sought-after employer for those who seek meaningful work that positively impacts the... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma preferred
  • Previous experience in dietary department of healthcare facility preferred
  • Ability to read and write English
  • Knowledge of food preparation techniques
  • Understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations
  • Ability to follow recipes and meal schedules
  • Effective time management skills

Job Qualifications

  • Demonstration of core values: love, kindness, honesty, goodness, fairness, respect
  • High school diploma preferred, but at minimum the ability to read and write English
  • Previous experience in the dietary department of a healthcare facility preferred
  • Ability to prepare and cook a variety of foods in large quantities
  • Awareness of special diets, seasoning requirements, cooking times, and temperature controls
  • Ability to estimate quantities of food required, limit waste, and utilize leftovers while serving attractive, appetizing meals

Job Duties

  • Handle and prepare food that is palatable, appetizing, and attractive
  • Comply with meal schedules
  • Follow standard recipes, but make independent decisions in line with current experience
  • Understand importance of proper food-handling techniques and hazards of improper food handling
  • Be familiar with seasoning and cooking time required
  • Be aware of cooking characteristics of various cuts of meats, fish and fowl
  • Estimate quantities of food required and apportion servings while monitoring portion controlled guidelines for individual residents
  • Prepare foodstuffs for cooking: peel, wash, trim, and cut vegetables and fruit
  • wash, cut, de-bone and trim meat, fish and fowl
  • Taste, smell, and observe food to ensure conformity with recipes and appearance
  • Serve food according to dietary guidelines, checking each tray for completeness and accuracy
  • Cook food: bake, roast, stew and steam-cook meats, fish and fowl, basting as necessary to retain flavor
  • Make gravies, stocks, dressings, sauces and soups
  • Prepare cold meats, sandwiches, griddle cakes, cooked cereals, and beverages

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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