Parkshore - Cook

Transforming Age Associates•Seattle, WA

3d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Parkshore is a lakefront retirement community located in Seattle's picturesque Madison Park neighborhood. Our dedication to our residents is matched only by our passion for our team, and we are currently growing! As a Transforming Age community, Parkshore is comprised of dedicated and caring people who have a strong desire to enrich the lives of older adults and our team members. Come learn more about us at https://transformingage.org/community/parkshore , and find your happy place here! We have an amazing opportunity for a Parkshore - Cook to join our team! The pay for this role is $22-25 per hour DOE. The shift for this role is Monday – Friday between the hours of ~9:00 AM to ~9:00 PM. Coverage on Saturday or Sunday may be required. Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career? Look no further! Located in Madison Park, Seattle, WA. Parkshore offers a unique, impactful, and meaningful place to grow and advance your career. We provide team members with competitive pay and an excellent benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Retirement for our full-time team members, as well as generous Paid Time Off and other unique benefits such for our full and part-time team members! Come learn more about us at Parkshore in Seattle, WA | Senior Living Near You We have an incredible opening for a Cook to join our team! Our Cooks are responsible for food production and preparation, and oversee the back-of-house activity, including assisting in management of kitchen operations. You’ll work with an incredible staff dedicated to ensuring a high quality of culinary excellence for our community.

Requirements

1-2 years of experience as a Cook/Chef, preferably in a senior living community.
Ability to prepare high quality food for our residents
Able to work Holidays and pre-planned events.
Maintain professional relationships with food and equipment venders.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work with staff and external constituents.
Able to prepare therapeutic/modified diets.
Successful completion of recognized food safety course.
On occasion, you may need to push, pull, lift to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with Resident dietary restrictions.
Conduct regular Quality Assurance Audits.
Maintaining Kitchen food safety and sanitary food handling practices and ensure compliance with King County and DSHS regulations.
Maintaining professional relationships with food and equipment venders.
Hiring, orientation, training, and evaluation of kitchen staff.
Supervise and assign duties to production and utility personnel
Create a motivating environment that encourages employee involvement, creativity, and problem solving.
Assume the responsibilities of the Executive Chef in his absence.
Other duties as assigned