Cook/ Prep Cook/ Sous Chef

About the Role

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

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of scratch food preparation experience
• Prior experience regularly preparing meals for large groups
• Ability to be ServSafe certified

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

• Enjoys serving seniors
• Demonstrates excellent customer service and hospitality
• Demonstrates trustworthiness and dependability
• Works efficiently and effectively with little to no supervision
• Demonstrates effective communication skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrates good planning skills
• Able to multitask and meet deadlines
• Maintains a professional appearance in accordance with company standards
• Able to receive and resolve complaints graciously
• Responsive to resident requests
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Century Park’s Code of Ethics
• Completes all required compliance training

About the Company

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 prioritize relationships of trust, leadership, and personal ethics. Our "people come first" approach ensures excellence, respect, and outstanding service. We support our residents' ability to continue growing, learning, and contributing.