Chef/Cook Full Time

The Chef position offers $24+/hour based on experience, with a pay period of 60-80 hours (open for discussion). Double pay is provided for recognized holidays.

Schedule

• Set schedule with no late nights
• Consistent and reliable hours
• Double pay for holidays worked

Responsibilities

• Prepare recipes utilizing fresh ingredients to ensure a fine dining experience for residents and guests
• Participate directly in daily kitchen operations: cooking, serving, and cleaning under the direction of the Manager of Dining Services
• Work as a team with other kitchen staff, overlapping responsibilities to ensure exceptional service to residents and guests
• Prepare menus, originating from or approved by the Manager of Dining Services, in a healthful and beautifully presented manner
• Meet organizational and regulatory expectations, including sanitation, food preparation, menus, nutrition, and documentation
• Demonstrate skills in scratch cooking and action stations (omelets, stir fry, carving stations)

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent education
• Must be 18 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages
• Valid Food Services Sanitation Certificate or ability to pass course once employed
• Knowledge of multiple cooking techniques
• Knowledge of food control and food handling processes
• Skilled cooking test during second interview

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years' experience as a cook/chef in a restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience (preferred but not required)
• Certificate from an accredited culinary arts school (preferred)

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Instant access to 50% of earned but unpaid income with OnShift
• PTO, use it as you earn it
• Medical and Dental Benefits available the 1st of the month
• 401k, fully vested
• Creative, impactful work in a restaurant setting

About the Role

The Chef ensures that high-quality culinary dishes are prepared and served to residents and guests in a timely manner. Our restaurant and café function similarly to a hotel or private club restaurant and/or café.

The Waters' mission is 'To create a sense of community where everyone THRIVES.' We recognize that every team member is a direct reflection of The Waters. Attracting and investing in professional, caring, and compassionate team members is essential to our mission. We want our team members to feel inspired and to THRIVE, just as our residents do.

The Waters values include Teamwork, Humility, Responsibility, Innovation, where Victories are celebrated and Every moment matters!