Cook

Gilbert; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

HSA & FSA

Paid Holidays

401k with match

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

True Connection Communities in Gilbert, AZ seeks a Community Cook to prepare meals in a safe, appetizing way per dietary standards. You will assist in menu planning, cook a variety of items, and ensure a clean kitchen area for residents and staff.

The role is full-time with a 32-hour weekly schedule, including weekday and weekend shifts. Benefits include comprehensive insurance, HSA/FSA, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience including line cook or prep cook roles.
• Understanding of cooking methods, ingredients and equipment.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and preparation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, cuts, prepares and cooks meat, fish or poultry to safe temps.
• Prepares items according to menus and dietary requirements.
• Bakes breads, rolls and pastries; portions and serves food.
• Maintains cleanliness of galley equipment and work areas.

Skills

Cooking methods

Teamwork

Time management

Safety practices

Education

Culinary school diploma (preferred)

Job description

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Cook

Full Time Verena at Gilbert, Gilbert, AZ, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 4197

Salary Range: $19.00 To $20.00 Hourly

True Connection Communities (TCC) is a rapidly growing Senior Housing platform focused on the Active Adult and Independent Living segments of the business. At TCC, every day is an opportunity at our Senior Living Community for all our team members to make lasting connections with each other, residents, and resident’s families in a profound and personal way. At True Connection Communities, you’ll find opportunities to impact lives whether you have direct contact with residents, or support or lead someone who does. For more information on True Connection Communities visit www.trueconnectioncommunities.com .

The Community Cook assists in preparing meals in a safe and appetizing manner in compliance with dietary standards and food-related Community policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Cleans, cuts, prepares, and cooks meat, fish, or poultry to a safe temperature.
• Prepares and cooks various items according to menus, special dietary or nutritional requirements, or numbers of portions to be served.
• Bakes breads, rolls, and pastries.
• Portions and serves food to residents, guests and team members.
• Washes cooking equipment such as pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other pieces.
• Inventories supplies and equipment.
• Determines, or assists in determining meals and menus.
• Ensures the cleanliness and functional operation of galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas by routinely cleaning and inspecting each piece.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience, including experience as a line chef, restaurant cook or prep cook
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
• Basic understanding of food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Must be able to work quickly and efficiently.
• Must be able to work well as part of a team.
• Must be able to work well under pressure.Ability to maintain personal cleanliness.
• Culinary school diploma preferred.
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Parental Leave, Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Paid Holidays
• 401k program; Including match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Working Conditions

This position works in a fast-paced kitchen with exposure to heat, flames, cold temperatures, slippery floors and sharp cooking tools. The Cook may work in close contact with others. The Cook must comply with food safety regulations, which include appropriate clothing and protective gear such as hairnets, masks, disposable gloves and slip-resistant shoes.

True Connection Communities is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, or other protected status, as established by Federal or State laws.

True Connection Communities complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.

True Connection Communities is a Drug-Free/Smoke-Free Workplace.

True Connection Communities (TCC) is a rapidly growing Senior Housing platform focused on the Active Adult and Independent Living segments of the business. At TCC, every day is an opportunity at our Senior Living Community for all our team members to make lasting connections with each other, residents, and resident’s families in a profound and personal way. At True Connection Communities, you’ll find opportunities to impact lives whether you have direct contact with residents, or support or lead someone who does. For more information on True Connection Communities visit www.trueconnectioncommunities.com .

The Community Cook assists in preparing meals in a safe and appetizing manner in compliance with dietary standards and food-related Community policies and procedures.

Full time: 32 hours weekly, weekday & weekend schedule

Duties and Responsibilities

• Cleans, cuts, prepares, and cooks meat, fish, or poultry to a safe temperature.
• Prepares and cooks various items according to menus, special dietary or nutritional requirements, or numbers of portions to be served.
• Bakes breads, rolls, and pastries.
• Portions and serves food to residents, guests and team members.
• Washes cooking equipment such as pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other pieces.
• Inventories supplies and equipment.
• Determines, or assists in determining meals and menus.
• Ensures the cleanliness and functional operation of galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas by routinely cleaning and inspecting each piece.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience, including experience as a line chef, restaurant cook or prep cook
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
• Basic understanding of food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Must be able to work quickly and efficiently.
• Must be able to work well as part of a team.
• Must be able to work well under pressure.
• Ability to maintain personal cleanliness.
• Culinary school diploma preferred.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Parental Leave, Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Industry-leading PTO
• Paid Holidays
• 401k program; Including match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee/Resident Referral Bonuses

Working Conditions

This position works in a fast-paced kitchen with exposure to heat, flames, cold temperatures, slippery floors and sharp cooking tools. The Cook may work in close contact with others. The Cook must comply with food safety regulations, which include appropriate clothing and protective gear such as hairnets, masks, disposable gloves and slip-resistant shoes.

True Connection Communities is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, or other protected status, as established by Federal or State laws.

True Connection Communities complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.

True Connection Communities is a Drug-Free/Smoke-Free Workplace.

Varied shift to include weekday and / or weekend hours
30-32 hours per week