Cook

Mather; Tucson (AZ); In loco; USD 19.000 - 34.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Hourly pay

Benefits package

Paid training

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) match

Parking

Wellness account

Medical/dental/vision plans

Descrizione del lavoro

Splendido, a luxury senior living community, is hiring a Cook to join its culinary team. You will prepare fresh, high-quality meals from scratch, help with presentations, and ensure food safety per HACCP standards.

This role offers varied shifts, opportunities to learn, contribute, and grow within a collaborative kitchen team. You should enjoy a fast-paced atmosphere, take pride in your work, and be eager to develop culinary skills and experience across a range of dining formats for residents

Competenze

• Basic knowledge of cooking techniques
• Ability to read and follow standardized recipes
• Able to operate kitchen equipment used in hospitality/health care
• Strong written communication skills and attention to instructions
• Reliable, punctual attendance to support operations
• Must be sensitive to needs of older adults
• Ability to work productively in a team environment

Mansioni

• Prepare quality food per region campus recipes and menus, following HACCP standards.
• Plate presentations with garnish and monitor temperatures for quality.
• Check menu availability and notify Executive Chef of shortages.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of equipment, storage areas, and storerooms.
• Minimize waste, label and store leftovers properly.
• Assist with production sheets and lists.
• Assist with deliveries and organization of dry storage, walk-ins, and freezers.
• Support Kitchen Attendant with dishwashing and related tasks.
• Assist Pastry Chef with basic tasks when needed.
• Identify areas for improvement and participate in QA processes.

Conoscenze

Cooking basics

Communication

Kitchen equipment

Written communication

Punctual attendance

Elder care sensitivity

Teamwork

Descrizione del lavoro

Create Memorable Dining Experiences at Splendido

Join Splendido's culinary team as a Cook and be part of a kitchen that takes pride in preparing fresh, high-quality meals from scratch. You'll work alongside a talented team preparing a variety of dishes for multiple restaurants within our luxury senior living community. From food preparation and presentation to maintaining quality and consistency, you'll play an important role in delivering the exceptional dining standards our residents and guests enjoy.

We're looking for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced kitchen, has a strong interest in food and cooking, and takes pride in the quality of their work. Whether you're building on your culinary experience or looking to further develop your skills, you'll find opportunities to learn, contribute, and grow as part of a collaborative culinary team.

We are a multiple-award-winning workplace offering competitive hourly rates, great benefits, on-the-job perks, and paid skills-training opportunities.

Full-time opportunities are available with varied shifts. Weeknight, weekend, and holiday availability required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares quality food at designated times according to regional campus recipes, with working knowledge of a la carte, banquet, batch cooking techniques, restaurant and rotational style menus, demonstrating kitchen sanitation practices according to HACCP procedures to ensure a fresh, quality product is served.
• Prepares standard portions and plate presentations with garnishment and monitors food temperatures to ensure food is presented in an elevated fashion.
• Regularly checks menu to ensure all food items are available and/or thawed in advance, notifying the Executive Chef of any shortages.
• Demonstrates proper use and cleaning of equipment and supplies and performs daily and weekly cleaning assignments. Helps maintain organization of coolers, freezers, storage areas, and storerooms and promptly reports equipment malfunctions or safety hazards to management.
• Minimizes waste and over production, handles leftovers according to procedures and assures that all items are labeled, dated, and properly stored.
• Follows instructions on daily production sheets and helps prepare production lists.
• Assists with receiving deliveries, puts away deliveries when necessary, and assists with the organization of dry storage, walk-ins and freezer using proper rotational practices to avoid spoilage.
• Assists Kitchen Attendant as needed/assigned with dish and ware washing, receiving, transportation of food and equipment, and cleaning duties.
• May be assigned to assist Pastry Chef with basic or fundamental tasks.
• Identifies areas for improvement, proposes possible solutions, and participates in data collection and process changes as part of the Quality Assurance Process Improvement process.

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

• Tactile, tasting, smelling, near vision, peripheral vision, and color vision.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Required:

• Basic knowledge and understanding of cooking techniques.
• Ability to communicate with supervisors, co-workers, residents, and guests and to follow standardized recipes.
• Able to operate kitchen equipment and tools found within the hospitality/health care industry.
• Effective written communication skills, and the ability to read and interpret instructions.
• Reliable, predictable, and punctual attendance, to provide timely service to internal and external customers and to support uninterrupted business operations.
• Must be sensitive to the needs of older adults and enjoy working with a senior population.
• Ability to work productively in a team environment.

Preferred:

• Formal culinary training.
• Prior experience within a high-quality restaurant, country club, hotel or senior living company preferred.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of therapeutic diets, recipe ingredients, adherence to heart healthy guidelines and other dietary restrictions.
• Shifts vary; flexibility in scheduling is preferred.

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Mather offers a competitive benefits package.*

Team members are eligible for:

• A generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days/personal days, sick days, and holidays. This is an "earn-as-you-go" plan that rolls over year to year, offering long- and short-term flexibility.
• A 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (available to those age 21 or better)
• Convenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations)
• Wellness Spending Account: up to $300 available annually for Wellness related expenses such as gym memberships, financial planning, etc.

Benefits-eligible team members can take advantage of:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Adoption Assistance Reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Extended illness benefits
• Employee wellness programs
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance is available to benefit eligible team members.

*Benefits are subject to change without notice. Benefits details dependent on employment status.

About Splendido

Splendido is a Life Plan Community for those age 55 and better. Thanks to our creative and dedicated team members, we offer residents new possibilities each day - along with resort amenities, numerous options for healthy lifestyles, and a breathtaking location in Oro Valley, Arizona. Splendido includes 293 Terrace and Villa Homes, as well as assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and rehabilitation services, along with multiple restaurants, a fitness center, an art studio, a putting green, and more.

Splendido is located at 13500 Rancho Vistoso Boulevard in Tucson.

About Mather

Mather is one of two parent organizations of Splendido. Based in Evanston, Illinois, Mather is a unique, non-denominational, not-for-profit organization founded in 1941. Dedicated to developing and implementing Ways to Age Well SM , we create programs, places, and residences for today's young-at-heart older adults. Mather has received a national certification as a Great Place to Work, and has been selected as a Nation's Best and Brightest in Wellness Award recipient four years in a row.

Mather is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive workforce. Candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.