Cook II: Growth, 401k Match & Weekend Shifts

University Village Thousand Oaks; Mountclef Village (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Career growth opportunities

Commuter reimbursement

Stable work environment

Job summary

University Village Thousand Oaks is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering a variety of villas and apartment homes to hundreds of residents. Full services are provided, including restaurant dining, housekeeping and laundry, maintenance services, transportation, fitness classes, wellness programs, and numerous activities.

We strive to make sure our employees are reaching their goals and working in the role they enjoy.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years experience as a cook in a hotel, restaurant, retirement community or similar institution.
• Ability to plan and organize work, to interpret instructions, recipes, specifications and standards.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment operations and maintenance. Some knowledge of nutrition and diet.
• Culinary education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve all food items based on standardized recipes (sauces, sautés, boils, braises, roasts, fries, steams, grills, bakes).
• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, fish, vegetables and other items for cooking, ensuring quality.
• Assist in daily prep, banquets, catering and events.
• Stock and maintain food at line stations to ensure smooth service.
• Plan production to coordinate with meal serving hours and ensure safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Plan and organize work

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Nutrition awareness

Education

Culinary education

Job description

University Village Thousand Oaks is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering a variety of villas and apartment homes to hundreds of residents. Full services are provided, including restaurant dining, housekeeping and laundry, maintenance services, transportation, fitness classes, wellness programs, and numerous activities.

We strive to make sure our employees are reaching their goals and working in the role they enjoy.