Per Diem Chef - Senior Living Community

The Courville at Nashua • Nashua, NH

2d

About The Position

The Courvilles is seeking a per diem Chef for its senior living community in Nashua. The ideal candidate is eager to work, passionate about food service, positive, and committed to exceptional customer service. The Chef prepares balanced, creative, well-presented meals and serves food according to dietary standards and restrictions. The role also supports kitchen operations, dining room service, sanitation, and special events.

Requirements

• Chef training through an accredited program or relevant experience, with knowledge of proper cooking methods, sanitation, and dining room service.
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must meet the general health requirements established by facility policies.
• Must be able to safely and successfully perform job-related functions, with or without reasonable accommodation required by federal, state, or local law.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a hotel or similar health care facility.
• Five years of cooking experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare balanced, creative, and well-presented meals.
• Serve foods in accordance with dietary standards and restrictions.
• Coordinate with the facility's dietitian as needed and implement changes in residents' diets.
• Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations and the facility's established policies and procedures.
• Maintain the department in a clean and safe manner and ensure supplies and equipment are maintained.
• Ensure food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
• Adhere to the work schedule.
• Assist kitchen staff with meal preparation.
• Serve residents and their guests in a friendly, timely, and courteous manner.
• Clean dining rooms following meal service.
• Prepare materials for the next shift.
• Wash dishes.
• Assist with special events within the facility.
• Take orders from residents and their guests.

What This Job Offers

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