PartTime Cook AMPM

Broadview at Purchase College; Purchase (NY); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant senior learning community as a part-time cook, where you will create delicious meals for residents while enjoying the amenities of Purchase College. This role involves preparing a variety of dishes, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, and providing exceptional service to enhance the dining experience. With a focus on teamwork and communication, you will collaborate with the culinary team to deliver quality meals in a fast-paced environment. This is a unique opportunity to engage with a diverse community while showcasing your culinary skills in a supportive and rewarding atmosphere.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Reduced Price Employee Meals

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma and culinary education or equivalent training.
• 4 years of prior cooking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items according to specified recipes and standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation requirements.

Skills

Cooking Techniques

Food Sanitation

Teamwork

Multitasking

Customer Service

Creativity

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma

Formal Culinary Education

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Food Storage Systems

Job description

Broadview at Purchase College

GENERAL SUMMARY:

A unique opportunity exists to join a team in creating a vibrant senior learning community on the campus of Purchase College, State University of New York. The residents of this university-based retirement community will be able to enjoy the many amenities of the college including the renowned Neuberger Museum of Art, the Performing Arts Center, the academic and athletic facilities, and the park-like campus. They will be able to enjoy all these benefits while living in a village designed specifically for their interests and needs. As part of the Purchase College community, Broadview residents will enjoy both formal and informal programming and collaborative opportunities designed to promote intergenerational engagement with members of the college community, ranging from classes and mentoring to providing employment opportunities for students. Broadview will offer the full continuum of services, inclusive of Independent Living, Assisted Living, Enhanced Assisted Living, and Memory Care. The community is slated to open to residents in the 2nd quarter 2024.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef, The Part-time cook will:

1. Set up and stock food items and other necessary supplies required for their designated station.
2. Prepare food items by cutting, chopping, pureeing, mixing, and preparing sauces and soups.
3. Prepare cold appetizers, salads, sandwiches, and cold food displays.
4. Cook food items by grilling, frying, sautéing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards.
5. Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation requirements by properly handling food and ensuring correct storage.
6. Clean and sanitize cooking surfaces at the beginning and end of the shift.

This is a full-time position with shifts to be determined; and requires day, evening, weekend and/or holiday flexibility.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Successful Communication and Teamwork skills.
2. Employs a variety of cooking techniques and styles.
3. Knowledge of ethnic and regional styles of cooking.
4. Demonstrated experience with Meat, fish, seafood, vegetable, and poultry fabrication.
5. Ability to multitask and work in a variety of stations and areas.
6. Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced and time-sensitive environment in a calm professional manner.
7. Sensitive to specific dietary needs and requests.
8. Ability to follow standardized recipes consistently.
9. Ability to take initiative, be pro-active and focused on quality and excellence.

HOSPITALITY FOCUS:

1. We greet residents, employees, and guests warmly, by name and with a smile.
2. We treat everyone with courteous respect.
3. We strive to anticipate resident, employee and guest needs and act accordingly.
4. We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
5. We hold ourselves and one another accountable.
6. We embrace and value our differences.
7. We make residents, employees and guests feel important.
8. We ask, “Is there anything else I can do for you?”
9. We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.
10. We pay attention to details.

Duties include but are not limited to:

1. Assuring their station is set for both morning and evening services.
2. Reviewing and following assigned production lists.
3. Ensuring each dish that is served is of the highest standard and quality.
4. Ensuring that all products are properly rotated, labeled, dated, and stored correctly.
5. Following all proper procedures for cooling, re-heating, and cooking to proper temperatures.
6. Maintaining responsibility for their work area – but also understanding that together everyone is responsible for the entire cleanliness and orderliness of the entire back of the house operation.

The hourly rate for this opportunity is from $20.50 to 22.50 based on experience.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

1. HS Diploma.
2. Formal Culinary education and or equivalent training.
3. Preference given to candidates with multi-unit operations and or equivalent dining styles.
4. 4 years of consistent prior working experience.
5. A demonstrated passion for our mission, principals, quality, and hospitality.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be artistically creative, motivational, and energetic with a passion for serving others.
2. Must possess patience and sensitivity to others’ needs; ability to work with community groups; willingness to work beyond normal working hours.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Lifts and carries up to 50 lbs.
2. Pushed and pulls up to 50 lbs.
3. Climbs, reaches, bends and twists occasionally.
4. Ability to work in both cold and heated kitchen environments.

SENSORY/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Routinely process written information as in policies and procedures, posted notices, instruction materials, regulations, etc.
2. Routinely complete forms and other written documentation.
3. Routinely observe resident actions, gestures, and facial expressions.

PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR REQUIREMENTS:

1. Routinely interact with individuals (residents, family members, staff, etc.) who may be discourteous, tactless, demanding, verbally and/or physically threatening or abusive, angry or hostile.
2. Routinely called upon to control own emotions and behaviors so as to protect residents’ rights and to respond professionally with respect and dignity.

ENVIRONMENTAL/OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURES:

1. Individual must be able to use protective equipment and take proper precautions and emergency measures.

BENEFITS:

1. Health Insurance.
2. Dental Insurance.
3. Vision Insurance.
4. Paid Time Off.
5. 401(k).
6. 401(k) matching.
7. Employee assistance program.
8. Flexible spending account.
9. Life insurance.
10. Parental leave.
11. Reduced price employee meals.