Cook/ Prep Cook/ Sous Chef

Century Park Associates; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a dependable Cook/Sous Chef to prepare quality meals for seniors in assisted living. The role requires excellent customer service skills and a commitment to food safety. Applicants should have prior experience in a professional kitchen and be ready to work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• 1 year scratch food preparation experience required.
• Must be able to obtain ServSafe certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality, nutritious meals for residents.
• Maintains timely meal services and food supply.
• Ensures compliance with safety and sanitation regulations.

Skills

Customer Service

Dependability

Compassion

Multi-tasking

Trustworthiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

We are seeking a dependable and skilled Cook with prior experience working in a professional kitchen setting.

Please complete online application through company career site.

Must have excellent customer service and people skills.

Must be kind and compassionate, and willing to serve in all areas of assisted senior living.

Must be available to work beyond normal working hours, on the weekend and holidays.

Must be able to work in various environmental conditions, including heat and cold, as required by the position.

Must pass background check and meet all qualification requirements.

Check company career site for communication and updates.

Position Summary

The Cook/Sous Chef prepares nutritious, high quality meals with a hospitality focus for residents enjoyment in accordance with all laws, regulations and company standards Reports to the Dining Services Director.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent
• Must have 1 year scratch food preparation experience
• Must have prior experience regularly preparing meals for large groups
• Must be able to be ServSafe certified

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Maintains system to ensure timely meal services
• Checks daily menu and special events calendar to ensure necessary food and supplies are available
• Prepares meals meeting nutritional requirements as well as appetizing in appearance
• Garnishes plates to enhance overall dining experience
• Prepares food based on standardized recipes
• Makes only authorized substitutions
• Seasons food appropriately
• Serves food based on established portion controls
• Assists in preparation of special meals and for special events
• Estimates portions and utilizes leftovers appropriately to reduce food costs
• Operates kitchen within state and county regulations including sanitation, food storage, recordkeeping, food temperatures, portion sizes, chemical usage/storage
• Operates kitchen equipment safely and efficiently: steamer, oven, grill, meat slicer, mixer, grinder, dishwasher, etc.
• Maintains cooler and freezer properly: dates and labels food, no food on floor, etc.
• Assists with putting up stock on delivery days
• Assists with daily kitchen duties: washing pots/pans, putting up stock, removing trash and boxes, cleaning steam table and checking water levels
• Completes daily cleaning assignments
• Maintains a clean and sanitized work environment
• Follows local and state handwashing procedures to ensure food safety
• Assists with supervisory duties in absence of Dining Services Director

Additional Requirements

• Must enjoy serving seniors
• Must demonstrate excellent customer service and hospitality
• Must demonstrate trustworthiness and dependability
• Must work efficiently and effectively with little to no supervision
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment
• Must be able to multi task and meet deadlines
• Must maintain a professional appearance in accordance with Company standards
• Must be able to receive and resolve complaints graciously
• Must be responsive to resident requests
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Century Park’s Code of Ethics and completes all required compliance training

Who We Are

At Century Park Associates, we are dedicated to creating an enriching lifestyle for our residents and a rewarding work environment for our valued associates. We take pride in providing an atmosphere where relationships of trust, leadership and personal ethics are not only valued, but expected of all our associates. Our “people come first” approach ensures that excellence, respect and outstanding service are apparent in all we do as an organization. We believe in caring for and loving our residents and strongly support their ability to continue growing, learning and contributing. Every day, team members at Century Park Associates choose to go beyond their job descriptions, exceeding expectations, on behalf of their residents. They have learned that those who go the extra mile receive rewards happiness of heart and peace of mind.

About the company

Century Park Associates offers personalized senior living, assisted living and independent living throughout the United States.

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