Chef

WINDSONG SENIOR LIVING OPERATING COMPANY; Prescott Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee referral bonus

Career progression

Job summary

American Care Concepts is seeking a dedicated kitchen professional to prepare and supervise meals for residents, ensuring high-quality standards and cost control. The role involves following menus, collaborating with the Culinary Experience Director, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness.

Responsibilities include engaging with residents to learn preferences, adhering to recipes, and supporting special events. This position emphasizes service to seniors in a caring, team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Passion to serve seniors
• Demonstrates good judgement, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to multi-task and relate well with residents and their families
• Creates a positive environment, encouraging creative problem solving and overall job satisfaction
• Contribute to an incredible customer service experience
• Ability to relate well to residents and their families
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Responsibilities

• Cooks or directly supervises the cooking of items that require skillful preparation
• Evaluates food products to ensure that quality standards are consistently attained
• Follows the weekly posted menus
• Interacts with the Culinary Experience Director to ensure food preparation exceeds residents' and families' expectations
• Adheres to standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and control costs
• Consults with the Culinary Experience Director regarding food production and special events
• Adheres to cleaning and maintenance schedules for kitchen areas and equipment
• Communicates with residents to learn dining tastes and preferences and ensure satisfaction
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

ServSafe Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities:• Cooks or directly supervises the cooking of items that require skillful preparation• Evaluates food products to ensure that quality standards are consistently attained• Follows the weekly posted menus• Interacts with the Culinary Experience Director to ensure that food preparation consistently exceeds the expectations of residents and family members• Adheres to standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation, which help to ensure consistently high quality and to minimize food costs• Consults with the Culinary Experience Director as it relates to food production and special events being planned• Adheres to the planned and posted cleaning and maintenance schedule for all kitchen areas and equipment• Communicates and connects with residents to learn their dining tastes and preferences and ensure the residents are satisfied• Other duties as assignedOther Requirements:• ServSafe Food Handler’s Certificate (current)• Background Check• Drug ScreeningWhat is in it for you?• Competitive wages• Amazing opportunities for career progression• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible team members• Employee referral bonus• Positive work environment• Team member rewards and appreciation partiesAmerican Care Concepts is committed to creating communities that provide an unparalleled level of care and service to our residents, an outstanding place to build a career for our team members and make the neighborhoods where we call home better. Our employees are at the heart of everything we accomplish as a company, and we owe a large part of any success we obtain to them.MISSIONPeople matter most in life, and our purpose is to make life's journey wonderful. We are engaged in providing an inspirational place for our residents while creating a spectacular living experience that is safe, healthy, and happy - one that truly fosters purpose and dignity.If you are interested in joining a team that is passionate about serving residents, we'd love to hear from you! Please apply online or in person to meet some of our team.American Care Concepts is an Equal Opportunity EmployerRequired Qualifications:• Passion to serve seniors• Demonstrates good judgement, problem solving and decision-making skills• Ability to multi-task and relate well with residents and their families• Creates a positive environment, which encourages creative, positive problem solving and overall job satisfaction for team members• Contribute to an incredible customer service experience• Ability to relate well to residents and their families• High School diploma or GED equivalent• Must be at least 18 years of age