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.