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ROYAL OAKS

Cook 2

23 days ago

Sun City

Job DescriptionDescription: Cook 2 $19.52 to $23.00 Hourly $2500 Sign-On Bonus (Conditions Apply) Job Opening (Subject to Change): Major Duties and Responsibilities: • Must know cooking temperatures, • Works on the line preparing, cooking and plating foods sent through from the restaurant ensuring to follow the kitchen manual provided and directions from the Chef in charge., • Responsible for food preparation such as cutting, peeling, chopping and slicing fruits and vegetables as well cutting of meats & fish. Carves and displays meats, vegetables, fruits, and salads; replenishes service lines as necessary., • Uses various cooking techniques, including but not limited to baking, broiling, frying, grilling, steaming, braising, boiling, and pressure cooking., • Checks all food cooking and holding temperatures on a regular basis; assures that proper holding and storing temperatures are reached, maintained and recorded. Tests foods being cooked for quality., • Ensures that all equipment and utensils used in the preparation of food are clean and sanitized. Maintains a continuous state of cleanliness., • Provides the staff with information regarding taste, nutrient content, and preparation of the daily menu items., • May be required to prepare special and modified diets according to prescribed standards., • Attends to day-to-day problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies; detects and ensures disposition of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment, and/or other unusual conditions., • Communicates on a regular basis with the Sous Chef and Cook 3 regarding kitchen and food preparation procedures, policies affecting the kitchen and/or the kitchen staff., • May be required, based on assigned location, to operate/drive a golf cart for the purpose of transporting supplies around campus as needed. This may also include transporting employees, residents and/or guests when needed., • Full understanding of residents’ rights, including the right to be free of restraints and free of abuse. Is responsible for promptly reporting to the Director of Health and Residential Services or President/CEO incidents or evidence of resident abuse or a violation of residents’ rights., • Protects and promotes resident rights, including confidentially, privacy, dignity, and freedom from abuse., • Maintains the comfort, privacy, confidentiality and dignity of each resident in the delivery of services. Interacts with residents in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a caring environment., • Maintains confidentiality for residents to meet HIPAA guidelines., • Ensures organizational and departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines, as well as federal, state, and local regulations are met and followed., • Assists in maintaining a safe, neat, and clean environment. Reports all deficiencies to the appropriate person, such as equipment problems, need for repair or special needs of residents., • Performs all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures without causing harm or risk to self, others or property., • Has ability to read, understand, follow and enforce safety procedures., • Consistently complies with Arizona State Department of Health Service standards. Ensures the safe and proper handling of all food items according to HACCP. Adheres to safety practices and procedures., • Attends and participates in training activities, meetings, and seminars as required., • Exhibits qualities of a team player, interacts courteously and appropriately, maintains a positive attitude. Addresses problems and conflicts in a professional and respectful manner., • Demonstrates excellent customer service etiquette with all levels of staff residents, and guests., • Perform other duties as assigned.Requirements: Required Skills and Abilities: • Has knowledge of Maricopa County food regulations and sanitation requirements., • Has ability to listen to instructions and follow directions., • Is organized, able to multi-task, think creatively and to adapt to different situations., • Must be able to complete training on computer and/or other devices., • Maintain competency in the position and knowledge of trade/industry advances and new technologies., • Preferably has a high school diploma or GED equivalent., • Has a minimum of two years’ experience working in a high-volume restaurant., • Has minimum of one year experience working on a cook’s line in a high-volume restaurant., • Has minimum of two years’ experience basic knife skills., • Obtains a Maricopa County food handler’s card within 30 days of employment. (We will assist you), • Is able to carry/lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds., • May need to operate a fire extinguisher. Physical: kneeling, lifting/moving, carrying/transporting, walking/traversing or moving, sitting/stationary position, bending, reaching to include forward and above shoulder level, pulling, pushing, fine manipulation (pen, using a mouse), gross/total manipulation (firm hand grasping, twisting), twisting, stooping Cognitive: direct others, written and oral communication, work under time constraints, concentrate amid distractions, math/calculations, ensure accuracy of details, creativity, remember names and details, problem solve, make decisions, work rapidly, examine/observe details, analytical ability, working within minimal errors, reason (make sense of things) Environmental: inside, humid, toxic or caustic chemicals, hot, odors, fumes, near moving mechanical parts, working with others, working around others, working alone Hiring Process: • Pre-employment Drug Screening, • Criminal Background Check, • Adult Protective Services (APS) Registry Check, • Fingerprint Clearance Card (we can assist), • Employment Verification, • TB Testing, • Royal Oaks is a Drug Free Workplace. Royal Oaks conducts pre-employment, random and reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with its drug-free workplace policy. Royal Oaks' general hiring policy does not discriminate against registered medical marijuana cardholders. However, in accordance with A.R.S. 23-493.06 Royal Oaks may decline to employ or to continue to employ persons in safety-sensitive positions based on the results of drug testing., • Get Health Benefits Fast – Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits start the first day after the month you're hired! (Full-time only), • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Access to mental health support, legal counseling, financial coaching, and more through Talkspace and other resources., • Choice of Two Affordable Medical Plans – Starting as low as $66/paycheck for employee-only coverage (Full-time only)., • On-Campus Medical Providers – Convenient healthcare options right at your workplace., • Six Annual Paid Holidays – Enjoy time off to recharge with paid holidays throughout the year., • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – Start accruing PTO from day one, with up to 3 weeks in your first year (Full-time only)., • Cash in Unused PTO Hours – Convert unused PTO into cash (limits and details apply)., • Volunteer Time Off (VTO) – Get 4 hours of paid VTO annually to give back to your community, without using your PTO., • Referral Bonus – Earn up to $600 for each friend you refer who gets hired – and there’s no limit to how many people you can refer!, • Scholarship Program – Receive up to $5,000 annually in tuition reimbursement to support your educational goals., • Career Growth Opportunities – We promote from within! Last year, we proudly promoted over 30 employees., • FREE Fitness Center Access – Stay healthy with on-site gym facilities or enjoy gym reimbursement up to $200 annually., • Annual Shoe Reimbursement – Get up to $40 annually for work shoes to keep you comfortable and stylish., • Uniform & Reimbursement – Uniforms provided or reimbursed for many positions., • Covered Parking – Convenient parking at no extra cost., • Employee Meal Discount – Enjoy 20% off meals while at work., • Free Starbucks Coffee – Fuel up with free Starbucks coffee anytime!, • Exclusive Employee Discount Program – Save big on travel, electronics, entertainment, and more!, • Snacks in the Office – Because we know everyone loves a good snack!, • 30-minute phone interview with a Royal Oaks Recruiter, • We are a retirement community for Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory care for our 700+ residents., • We have 400 employees, • We are located on 52 acres, • We serve over 1300+ meals daily (breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch), • We have over 150+ Food Service employees., • We have 12 onsite dining rooms, including a Café Grill Dining, Casual Dining, Buffet Dining and High-End Scale Dining. Our dining rooms range from 25-100 seats each., • We have 7 kitchens, including 1 kitchen measuring at 4500 square feet and several smaller kitchens too. Some of our smaller kitchens only hold 1-10+ cooks and dishwashers per shift. Some of our larger kitchens hold 30-40+ cooks and dishwashers per shift., • We have a brand-new Culinary Building consisting of a 3200 square foot state-of-the-art culinary kitchen, including Award Winning high-end Hestan Appliances. Attached to that kitchen are 3 brand new restaurants, which include outdoor seating with waterfalls, and glass fire pits., • We have a stone pizza oven that was hand made in Italy just for Royal Oaks. It was shipped over on a barge ship that took several months to arrive. Master your pizza skills learning to cook in this magnificent stone pizza oven., • We have an Executive Chef, an Executive Sous Chef and 3 Sous Chefs, most of which were promoted from our internal kitchen employees. You too can grow with us!, • We have several cooks that have been working at Royal Oaks between 15 to 38 years each, • We have a large Catering Department for onsite private events for our residents and staff members serving over 100+ on-campus events every year! Some events are very small, some rather large! Some indoors and some outdoors., • 2024 Compass Community Living Account of the Year - West Region, • 2024 Culinary Award = Inspirata Pointe at Royal Oaks has been awarded the Platinum Winner in Environments for Aging’s (EFA) 2nd Annual Dining Competition

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