Cook/ Prep Cook/ Sous Chef

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

Job summary

Century Park Associates is seeking a dedicated Cook/Sous Chef to prepare high-quality meals with a focus on hospitality for our senior residents. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and at least one year of experience in scratch food preparation, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. If you enjoy serving seniors and have excellent customer service skills, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

• 1 year of scratch food preparation experience required.
• Ability to obtain ServSafe certification.
• Experience preparing meals for large groups.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals that meet nutritional requirements.
• Ensure timely meal service and proper kitchen sanitation.
• Assist with supervisory duties when required.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Communication skills

Planning skills

Multitasking

Dependability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Maintain systems to ensure timely meal services
• Check daily menu and special events calendar to ensure necessary food and supplies are available
• Prepare meals meeting nutritional requirements and appealing in appearance
• Garnish plates to enhance the dining experience
• Prepare food based on standardized recipes, making only authorized substitutions
• Season food appropriately
• Serve food based on established portion controls
• Assist in preparing special meals and for special events
• Estimate portions and utilize leftovers appropriately to reduce food costs
• Operate kitchen within state and county regulations, including sanitation, food storage, recordkeeping, food temperatures, portion sizes, and chemical usage/storage
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently: steamer, oven, grill, meat slicer, mixer, grinder, dishwasher, etc.
• Maintain cooler and freezer properly: date and label food, ensure no food on the floor, etc.
• Assist with stocking deliveries and daily kitchen duties: washing pots/pans, removing trash, cleaning equipment, etc.
• Complete daily cleaning assignments and maintain a sanitized work environment
• Follow local and state handwashing procedures to ensure food safety
• Assist with supervisory duties in the absence of the Dining Services Director

Additional Requirements

• Enjoy serving seniors
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and hospitality
• Trustworthy and dependable
• Work efficiently with little supervision
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Good planning skills and ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Maintain a professional appearance in accordance with company standards
• Respond graciously to resident requests and resolve complaints
• Adhere to Century Park’s Code of Ethics and complete 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 associates. We value trust, leadership, and personal ethics, and our "people come first" approach ensures excellence, respect, and outstanding service. We care for our residents and support their growth, learning, and contributions. Our team members often go beyond their job descriptions, exceeding expectations to ensure resident satisfaction and personal rewards.