ow Us:
We are a senior living, hospitality, and resident care organization that offers a generous wage along with paid time off and affordable health insurance. This is backed with our 40 years of experience with over 100 years of leadership experience alongside countless years of experience each associate brings. We invite you to apply for a position and grow with a fast-growing organization which is dedicated to best-in-class care.
Our Culture:
You are the key to making a difference in the lives of others! Our culture is built on three brand pillars that are foundational to everything we do. These pillars are more than just ideologies - they embody our mission and are woven into every service and program we design. These pillars are how we bring our values to life - to create a lasting impact that enhances and enriches the lives of our residents and their families every day and in every way.
The Cook position prepares all food items for the community restaurant experience for our residents and guests.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Prepares meals from standardized recipes in accordance with order in a timely and attractive manner, following and maintaining community standards.
- Sets up food service lines and work stations with needed condiments, garnishes, etc.
- Ensures all condiments, garnishes, etc are prepared and served as directed by the Executive Chef and community standards.
- Assists with the coordination of prep work for the following day’s menu.
- Assists in the training and development of new kitchen staff.
- Assists Executive Chef/Sous Chef with food orders from vendors.
- Assists in the creation of the menu cycle.
- Assists in the creation and execution of special events and functions in the community.
- Fills in for Sous Chef when absent.
- Keeps stockroom, coolers and freezers clean and ensures that all food supply stocks are rotated, perishables are labeled, dated and stored properly.
- Maintains kitchen cleanliness and food preparation standards in accordance with state and local health department code requirements.
- Keeps food waste to a minimum by utilizing food storage and food recycling techniques.
- Attends all in service training and staff meetings
- Regular and predictable attendance daily.
Qualification Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- One to two years of related work experience
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to safely handle food in accordance with facility policies and procedures, as well as all state and federal regulations
Full-time employees can take advantage of:
- Medical Insurance
- Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401K with company match
- Pet Insurance
- Continuing Education Assistance
- 15 days of paid time off to be used any way you wish
- Paid Holidays
- Training and Education Programs
- Rent Discounts
- Employee Referral Program
- Company Paid Life Insurance
Aviva Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.