Cook-AL

Holiday by Atria - Simi Hills • Simi Valley, CA

6d • $19 - $23

About The Position

The Cook prepares meals according to menus and recipes, follows food-safety and sanitation practices, and helps ensure that meals are served attractively and on time. The position supports resident satisfaction and may oversee Food Services staff and kitchen operations when the Executive Chef and Sous Chef are absent. The Cook may also be assigned to other job functions in the community on a relief basis.

Requirements

• Food Handler or SafeServ certification.
• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Two years of experience in institutional or full-service restaurant cooking.
• Ability to prepare and follow Holiday recipes.
• Knowledge of and ability to follow food-service sanitation practices.
• Ability to communicate in English with residents and other employees.

Responsibilities

• Review menus and daily food-production worksheets for instructions.
• Prepare meals following menus and recipes while observing portion-control standards.
• Follow safe food-handling procedures.
• Ensure food, supplies, and appropriate personnel are available for planned meals.
• Oversee preparation and setup of serving carts.
• Serve nutritious food attractively garnished and on time.
• Cover, label, date, and store food promptly and correctly.
• Complete leftover logs.
• Complete cooler, freezer, production-sheet, and dishwasher temperature logs at required times.
• Follow sanitation standards by cleaning during work, including preparation and serving areas, pots and pans, kitchen surfaces, walls, and floors, using appropriate schedules and charts.
• Focus on resident satisfaction and resolve food complaints as needed.
• Oversee Food Services staff and kitchen operations when the Executive Chef and Sous Chef are absent.
• Ensure Cooks and Food Services staff wear appropriate, clean, and neat uniforms.
• Assign tasks as needed and assist with setup of special functions.
• Support, practice, and deliver the “Holiday Touch” at all times.
• Demonstrate high standards of ethics and personal accountability.
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
• Provide relief in other job functions in the Holiday Community as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid holidays and PTO.
• Employees may receive annual anniversary rewards, starting at $500 for full-time employees, depending on classification and location.
• Employees may be eligible for an annual Scores Reward of $500 for full-time or $250 for part-time employees, based on community survey results.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement Savings Plan with 401(k) employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement for U.S.-based communities.
• Advancement opportunities and a supportive environment promoting work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED