Cook - (Part-time)

Glen Park Senior Living; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Hiring bonus

Job summary

Glen Park Senior Living in Glendale, CA is seeking a Chef to oversee kitchen operations, create an innovative menu, and coordinate food preparation for residents.

The role requires attention to dietary restrictions, strong leadership, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Minimum qualifications include 18 years old, six months of kitchen experience, and necessary certifications.

Competitive benefits are provided, and a $600 hiring bonus is offered to new hires.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Six months of related kitchen experience.
• Pass a physical exam and criminal record check.
• Current Basic First Aid and CPR training.
• Current Food Handlers Card.

Responsibilities

• Run kitchen operations and ensure smooth service.
• Prepare meals and coordinate dietary needs for residents.
• Oversee dishwashing and dining room service.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitary conditions in kitchen and dining areas.
• Monitor food orders and assist with menu design when possible.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Team leadership

Time management

Communication

Education

First Aid/CPR certification

Job description

$600 hiring bonus

Job Summary

Chef will oversee kitchen operations, create an innovative menu, and prepare or coordinate the preparation of food ordered by patrons.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Primarily responsible for running the kitchen similar to that in a big home.
• 2. Cooks meals, taking into consideration dietary likes and requirements of the residents.
• 3. Oversees housekeepers and caregivers serving of food.
• 4. Oversee washing dishes.
• 5. Keeps kitchen clean and sanitary.
• 6. Keeps dining room clean and sanitary.
• 7. Orders food.
• 8. Minimum menu design because if preset, dietician approved, cycle menus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. At least 18 years of age.
• 2. Six months of related experience.
• 3. Able to pass a physical exam and a criminal record review.
• 4. Current training in Basic First Aid and CPR
• 5. Current Food Handlers Card

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• 1. Prolonged periods standing and preparing and cooking food.
• 2. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• 3. Must be able to work in a kitchen environment that may involve exposure to extreme heat or cold.

SPECIAL SKILLS NEEDED TO PERFORM THE JOB

• 1. Ability to produce an excellent culinary and restaurant experience for our residents.
• 2. Extremely creative.
• 3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• 4. Excellent time management, scheduling, managerial, and organizational skills.
• 5. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with a variety of personalities and under pressure.

LINES OF SUPERVISION

SUPERVISION GIVEN & TO WHOM

• A. Delegates to the Dishwasher, authority:
  • I. To keep cookware, serving ware, kitchen, and dining room clean and sanitary.
• B. Delegates to Housekeepers and Caregivers, authority:
  • I. To consider resident tastes and medical conditions in serving food as fast as possible.
• C. Delegates to Dietary Aide
  • I. To keep the dining room kitchen clean and organized.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED & FROM WHOM

• A. Delegated by the Administrator, authority:
  • I. To oversee all dietary operations.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Glen Park Senior Living

Glen Park Senior Living is a renowned healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional senior living services.

Shift

• Thursday - Saturday

off days: Sunday - Wednesday

Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes compassion, excellence, and respect for life. Glen Park Senior Living benefits include Medical. Dental and Health insurance, generous paid time off, retirement savings plans, and opportunities for professional development.