Private Chef [Tue-Sat 10am-6pm]
14 days ago
Sammamish
Job DescriptionAbout Aeon Senior Living: Aeon Senior Living in Sammamish offers seniors a state-of-the-art community with beautiful natural surroundings. Our residents enjoy expansive outdoor spaces, light-filled residences with high-ceiling living room, and breathtaking views of the serene environment. In addition to the peaceful setting, we provide gourmet cuisine, engaging activities, and a robust wellness program designed to enhance well-being. With a focus on holistic care and a vibrant, supportive community, Aeon Senior Living is a place where residents can thrive, surrounded by the tranquility of Sammamish’s lush landscapes. Starting Hourly Wage: $22 - $25 per hour, plus a monthly bonus for achieving budgeted occupancy targets. Schedule: 10AM - 6PM, Tuesday to Saturday Private Chef Job Description Purpose: The Cook provides full-scope, hands-on production cooking in the Culinary Services Department. Responsible for always maintaining superior quality service and cleanliness, utilizing appropriate food handling and preparation techniques, and safe and sanitary practices. RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Resident Care Services Minimum Eligibility Requirements: • Minimum of 2 years applicable food service experience, • Must have previous line cook experience in hotel/restaurant or senior living settings., • Culinary Training Certification or Degree in Culinary Arts Preferred, • Must have a strong commitment to customer service and desire to exceed customer expectations., • Must be able to read, comprehend, write, and speak English to interpret menus and recipes and to communicate effectively with residents, families, other team members and vendors., • Must meet all health-related and food handling requirements pertaining to local and state regulatory agencies., • Must maintain current CPR/First Aid credentials, • Must maintain current Food Handlers credentials, • Must maintain annual Continuing Education Credits, • Must have experience with menu presentation, food preparation, production, food delivery systems, and utility, • Knowledge in all areas of the local Health Department, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies relevant to culinary services, • Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (Essential Job Functions) with or without reasonable accommodation., • Willingness to be available for any/all emergencies regarding the community, • Is able to prepare and understand techniques required to cook all items on the menu as instructed., • Subject to pre-employment screening including physical, TB testing and criminal background check.Essential Functions: Food Preparation • May be responsible for grocery procurement and shopping, • Produce and serve menu cycle programs that are compliant with required Nutritional/Dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepare diets provided per Policy and Procedure, • Follows recipes as instructed and follows proper procedures to cook all foods to Signature Dining standards, • Ensures that all foods are prepared within allotted Signature Dining standards, while maintaining freshness and appropriate temperatures, • Ensures that all foods are attractively presented as per Signature Dining standards, • Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency, • Responsible for proper food storage including covering, labeling, and dating all items, and placing in appropriate location of food storage areas., • Ensures safe food handling technique at all times., • Completes meal production records in an accurate and timely manner., • Conduct evaluations to make revisions in operations / procedures to promote improved food service when necessary, • Observe and abide by all HIPPA regulations in regard to resident dietary restrictions and needsHost, • Responsible for seating residents, families, and guests, • Greets all residents, families, and guests immediately upon arrival working with the full dining service team to ensure all residents receive the full Signature Dining experience, • Responsible for creating an inclusive environment working with the full dining service team to ensure Signature Dining standards are met or exceeded., • Visit residents at their table periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearanceMeal Service, • Attends pre-meal meetings to become familiar with menu items being served., • Assists in seating of residents in assigned section of dining room., • Greets all residents immediately upon being seated, working with the full dining service team to ensure all residents receive the full Signature Dining experience, • Notes and reports to Supervisor all residents from assigned section that missed the meal, • Maintains accurate records of meals served to residents and guests in assigned section and submits to Supervisor, or accurately enters information into system, • Reports immediately to Supervisor any unusual occurrences or changes in resident behavior or eating habits occurring in assigned section., • Serves meals in accordance with proper serving techniques and ensures that food is presented in an attractive manner., • Assists with other dining room duties such as restocking condiments, filling salt and pepper shakers, folding napkins, etc., as assigned by Supervisor.Dining Room Cleaning, • Assists with cleaning, organizing, and maintaining all service areas in assigned section., • Ensures that tables, chairs, and carpet in assigned section are cleaned after each meal and prepared for the next meal in a timely manner., • Assists with other cleaning duties as assigned.Kitchen Cleaning, • Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing their work areas and equipment before and after each use., • Ensures that all kitchen surfaces including floors, counters, sinks, cabinets, and walk-in freezer and refrigerator remain clean and sanitary during assigned shift., • Completes deep cleaning procedures according to deep cleaning schedule and as assignedOther, • Attends all required team member meetings and in-service training sessions., • Upholds Residents’ Rights as defined by state regulations and by Company policy, at all times., • Supports and upholds all other Company policies, and the service philosophy., • Reliable and predictable attendance, • Ability to assist with resident care and provide support during emergency situations., • Other duties as assigned.Working Conditions, • Must be able to work full-time or part-time as agreed upon, on assigned shift, including weekend and holiday rotationsPhysical/Sensory Requirements, • Operate General office equipment: printer, scanner, fax machine, copier, telephone, calculator Mixers, knives, ovens, steam table, steamer, slicer, range, grill, griddle, and other assorted kitchen equipment, • Lifts and carries up to 50 lbs. with assistance occasionally, • Pushes and pulls up to 50 lbs. with assistance occasionally, • Climbs, reaches, bends and twists occasionally, • Reaches, bends and twists occasionally, • Sits, stands, and walks frequently, • Medium work – exerts up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects., • Routinely recognizes auditory timer signals, soft voices of elderly, verbal communication within the workplace, • Routinely observe odors relevant to food preparation and storage, cleanliness, and sanitation, • Must be able to see well enough to write and read, and to visually interact with residents, families, and staff., • Must be able to speak and hear well enough to verbally interact with residents, families, and staff.Starting Hourly Wage: $22 - $25 per hour, plus a monthly bonus for achieving budgeted occupancy targets.