Culinary Specialist - Senior Living Kitchen & Events

Avista Senior Living; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401k plan

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life保险

Job summary

Avista Senior Living in Downtown Mesa, AZ is seeking a cook to prepare meals and snacks, ensure quality ingredients, and maintain a clean kitchen. You will coordinate next-day production with management and assist in temperature logs and taste testing.

The role emphasizes dependable work habits, strong communication, and the ability to work weekends while contributing to a comforting dining experience for residents.

Qualifications

• Must have cooking experience and availability to work weekends.
• Strong communication and be very dependable.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of basic culinary service management.

Responsibilities

• Checks menu item ingredients for quality, wholesomeness, and quantity.
• Prepares meals and snacks.
• Maintains a clean, professional work environment with a 'clean as you go' approach.
• Reports equipment maintenance concerns to the appropriate staff and follows up if not repaired.
• Coordinates next day’s food production needs including pulling and thawing items.
• Contributes ideas for theme/holiday occasions with management.
• Maintains temperature and meal records and participates in taste testing and temperature recording.
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary.

Skills

Cooking experience

Weekend availability

Strong communication

Dependable

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Avista Senior Living in Downtown Mesa, AZ is seeking a cook to prepare meals and snacks, ensure quality ingredients, and maintain a clean kitchen. You will coordinate next-day production with management and assist in temperature logs and taste testing.

The role emphasizes dependable work habits, strong communication, and the ability to work weekends while contributing to a comforting dining experience for residents.