Cook/ Prep Cook/ Sous Chef

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 demonstrate effective communication skills

Must be able to work in a fast paced environment

Must demonstrate good planning skills

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.