Cook 3, Culinary

Dept. Trilogy Bickford Ranch – The Ridge Wellness Social Club, a brand-new 55+ community in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains near Lincoln, Northern California.

Pay

$24–$25 per hour

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and life insurance plans (eligible the first of the month following 60 days of full-time employment for hourly full-time team members working 30+ hours per week)
• 120 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued annually for full-time team members
• 7 paid holidays annually for full-time team members
• Paid Sick Leave for part-time team members (accrued in accordance with state guidelines)
• 401(k) plan eligibility after 30 days of service for all team members 21 years and older

Responsibilities

• Work and master all kitchen stations
• Ensure superior standards of service meet the requirements of guests and employees
• Proactively exceed guest satisfaction and quickly resolve challenges from guests or employees
• Follow cleaning schedule and checklist daily to maintain a clean and sanitary environment
• Prepare ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, and shredding vegetables and fruits
• Measure and mix ingredients according to recipes to prepare soups, salads, gravies, desserts, sauces, and casseroles
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods; adjust thermostat controls to regulate cooking temperatures
• Observe and test foods being cooked by tasting, smelling, and visual appearance
• Carve meats, portion food on serving plates, add gravies and sauces, and garnish servings
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma preferred, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience
• Minimum of three years’ cooking experience in a commercial kitchen
• Current Food Handlers card
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or team members
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make independent decisions based on sound judgment
• Self-motivated, proactive, and team-oriented with a strong customer focus
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail
• Flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends

Work Environment

This position operates primarily in an indoor kitchen environment but may also work at outdoor kitchen stations during events. The kitchen is equipped with ovens, stoves, dishwashers, slicers, coffee machines, steamers, mixers, and chef’s knives. Exposure to heat, steam, fire, and noise is frequent, with varying noise levels that can be loud. Outdoor environments may involve walking on varied terrains while carrying items and navigating event setups, decorations, plants, and natural landscapes.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to speak, hear, taste, and smell
• Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for the duration of a work shift
• Frequent bending, kneeling, stooping, and reaching with hands and arms
• Frequent hand washing required
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Manual dexterity, auditory, and visual skills necessary to follow instructions in a fast-paced environment