Senior Living Cook | Scratch Cooking & Hospitable Dining

Century Park Associates; Post Falls (ID); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

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Job summary

Century Park Associates in Post Falls, Idaho, is hiring cooks who prepare high quality meals with a hospitality focus for residents' enjoyment, under the Dining Services Director. This role reports to the Dining Services Director and emphasizes compliance with all laws, regulations, and company standards.

The Cook/Sous Chef will lead timely meal service, prepare meals from standardized recipes, garnish plates, manage portions, and assist with special events.

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 ServSafe certified.

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.
• Assists with daily kitchen duties and cleaning tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Hospitality

Communication skills

ServSafe certified

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Century Park Associates in Post Falls, Idaho, is hiring cooks who prepare high quality meals with a hospitality focus for residents' enjoyment, under the Dining Services Director. This role reports to the Dining Services Director and emphasizes compliance with all laws, regulations, and company standards.

The Cook/Sous Chef will lead timely meal service, prepare meals from standardized recipes, garnish plates, manage portions, and assist with special events.