Cook 2

About the role

This position requires strong culinary skills and the ability to manage all aspects of cooking independently in several smaller kitchens on our campus.

Responsibilities

• Works on the line preparing, cooking and plating food sent through from the restaurant ensuring to follow the kitchen manual provided and directions from the Chef in charge.
• Responsible for food preparation such as cutting, peeling, chopping and slicing fruits and vegetables as well cutting of meats & fish.
• Carves and displays meats, vegetables, fruits, and salads; replenishes service lines as necessary.
• Uses various cooking techniques, including but not limited to baking, broiling, frying, grilling, steaming, braising, boiling, and pressure cooking.
• Checks all food cooking and holding temperatures on a regular basis; assures that proper holding and storing temperatures are reached, maintained and recorded.
• Tests foods being cooked for quality.
• Maintains a continuous state of cleanliness.
• Provides the staff with information regarding taste, nutrient content, and preparation of the daily menu items.
• May be required to prepare special and modified diets according to prescribed standards.
• Must be able to read and understand a variety of materials, including but not limited to, menus, orders, labels, and recipes.
• Attends to day-to-day problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies; detects and ensures disposition of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment, and/or other unusual conditions.
• Communicates on a regular basis with the Sous Chef and Cook 3 regarding kitchen and food preparation procedures, policies affecting the kitchen and/or the kitchen staff.
• May be required, based on assigned location, to operate/drive a golf cart for the purpose of transporting supplies around campus as needed. This may also include transporting employees, residents and/or guests when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Has knowledge of Maricopa County food regulations and sanitation requirements.
• Has ability to listen to instructions and follow directions.
• Is organized, able to multi-task, think creatively and to adapt to different situations.
• Ability to demonstrate common cooking techniques and food safety practices working on a cook’s line.
• Ability to demonstration proficiency in food preparation including, but not limited to, preparing meats, fish, fruits, vegetables, and grains.
• Maintain competency in the position and knowledge of trade/industry advances and new technologies.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English with all levels of staff, residents, and guests.

Skills

Must be able to complete training on computer and/or other devices.

Qualifications

• Preferably has a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Has experience working on a cook’s line in a professional, full-service restaurant environment.
• Has experience working on a cook’s line utilizing a variety of cooking techniques including grilling, sauteing, frying, roasting, and steaming.
• Experience preparing menu items according to recipes and specifications.

Benefits

• Get Health Benefits Fast – Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits start the first day after the month you're hired!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Access to mental health support, legal counseling, financial coaching, and more through Talkspace and other resources.
• Choice of Two Affordable Medical Plans – Starting as low as $82/paycheck for employee-only coverage (Full-time only).
• On-Campus Medical Providers – Convenient healthcare options right at your workplace.
• Six Annual Paid Holidays – Enjoy time off to recharge with paid holidays throughout the year.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – Start accruing PTO from day one, with up to 3 weeks in your first year (Full-time only).
• Cash in Unused PTO Hours – Convert unused PTO into cash (limits and details apply).
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO) – Get 4 hours of paid VTO annually to give back to your community, without using your PTO.
• Referral Bonus – Earn up to $600 for each friend you refer who gets hired – and there’s no limit to how many people you can refer!
• Tuition Reimbursement – Receive up to $5,000 annually in tuition reimbursement to support your educational goals.
• Career Growth Opportunities – We promote from within!
• FREE Fitness Center Access – Stay healthy with on-site gym facilities or enjoy gym reimbursement up to $200 annually.
• Annuity Shoe Reimbursement – Get up to $40 annually for work shoes to keep you comfortable and stylish.
• Covered Parking – Convenient parking at no extra cost.
• Employee Meal Discount – Enjoy 20% off meals while at work.
• Exclusive Employee Discount Program – Save big on travel, electronics, entertainment, and more!
• Retirement Plan with Matching – Save for the future with a retirement plan offering 4%-10% matching contributions.

Pay

$19.52 Hourly
$2500 Sign-On Bonus (Paid out over one year, conditions apply)

Schedule

Full Time / Weekdays & Weekends Vary / 10:45am-7:15pm

Benefits

• Get Health Benefits Fast – Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits start the first day after the month you're hired!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Access to mental health support, legal counseling, financial coaching, and more through Talkspace and other resources.
• Choice of Two Affordable Medical Plans – Starting as low as $82/paycheck for employee-only coverage (Full-time only).
• On-Campus Medical Providers – Convenient healthcare options right at your workplace.
• Six Annual Paid Holidays – Enjoy time off to recharge with paid holidays throughout the year.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – Start accruing PTO from day one, with up to 3 weeks in your first year (Full-time only).
• Cash in Unused PTO Hours – Convert unused PTO into cash (limits and details apply).
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO) – Get 4 hours of paid VTO annually to give back to your community, without using your PTO.
• Referral Bonus – Earn up to $600 for each friend you refer who gets hired – and there’s no limit to how many people you can refer!
• Tuition Reimbursement – Receive up to $5,000 annually in tuition reimbursement to support your educational goals.
• Career Growth Opportunities – We promote from within!
• FREE Fitness Center Access – Stay healthy with on-site gym facilities or enjoy gym reimbursement up to $200 annually.
• Annuity Shoe Reimbursement – Get up to $40 annually for work shoes to keep you comfortable and stylish.
• Covered Parking – Convenient parking at no extra cost.
• Employee Meal Discount – Enjoy 20% off meals while at work.
• Exclusive Employee Discount Program – Save big on travel, electronics, entertainment, and more!
• Retirement Plan with Matching – Save for the future with a retirement plan offering 4%-10% matching contributions.

Company Information

• We are a retirement community for Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory care for our 700+ residents.
• We have 400 employees.
• We are located on 52 acres.
• We serve over 1300+ meals daily (breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch).
• We have over 150+ Food Service employees.
• We have 12 onsite dining rooms, including a Café Grill Dining, Casual Dining, Buffet Dining and High-End Scale Dining.
• We have 7 kitchens, including 1 kitchen measuring at 4500 square feet and several smaller kitchens too.
• Some of our smaller kitchens only hold 1-10+ cooks and dishwashers per shift.
• Some of our larger kitchens hold 30-40+ cooks and dishwashers per shift.
• We have a brand-new Culinary Building consisting of a 3200 square foot state-of-the-art culinary kitchen, including Award Winning high-end Hestan Appliances.
• We have a stone pizza oven that was hand made in Italy just for Royal Oaks. It was shipped over on a barge ship that took several months to arrive.
• We have an Executive Chef, an Executive Sous Chef and 3 Sous Chefs, most of which were promoted from our internal kitchen employees.
• We have several cooks that have been working at Royal Oaks between 15 to 38 years each.
• We have a large Catering Department for onsite private events for our residents and staff members serving over 100+ on-campus events every year!
• We are only one of a hand-full of Retirement Communities in AZ that have robots, we have 6 in total, serving hot and cold plates of food to our residents in our dining rooms.
• We have several awards including 2024 Compass Community Living Account of the Year - West Region and 2024 Culinary Award = Inspirata Pointe at Royal Oaks has been awarded the Platinum Winner in Environments for Aging’s (EFA) 2nd Annual Dining Competition.