Cook/ Prep Cook/ Sous Chef

About the Role

The Cook/Sous Chef prepares nutritious, high-quality meals with a hospitality focus for residents' enjoyment, adhering to all laws, regulations, and company standards. This role reports to the Dining Services Director.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a 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 and appetizing in appearance
• Garnishes plates to enhance the overall dining experience
• Prepares food based on standardized recipes and makes only authorized substitutions
• Seasons food appropriately and serves 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, and 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, ensures no food is on the floor, etc.
• Assists with putting up stock on delivery days
• Handles daily kitchen duties: washing pots/pans, putting up stock, removing trash and boxes, cleaning steam table, and checking water levels
• Completes daily cleaning assignments and maintains a clean and sanitized work environment
• Follows local and state handwashing procedures to ensure food safety
• Assists with supervisory duties in the absence of the Dining Services Director

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of scratch food preparation experience
• Prior experience regularly preparing meals for large groups
• Ability to become ServSafe certified
• Enjoys serving seniors and demonstrates excellent customer service and hospitality
• Trustworthiness, dependability, and ability to work efficiently with little to no supervision
• Effective communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Good planning skills, ability to multitask, and meet deadlines
• Maintains a professional appearance in accordance with company standards
• Ability to receive and resolve complaints graciously and be responsive to resident requests
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to the company’s Code of Ethics
• Completes all required compliance training

Benefits

Century Park Associates is recognized as a certified "Best Place to Work" and offers outstanding benefits to its team members.