Cook - 5624

Guardian Real Estate Services•Mesa, AZ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Guardian has an opportunity for a Part-Time Cook to join our experienced and committed team at Discovery Point! Discovery Point is a 183-unit Senior Living Community in Mesa, AZ. The general purpose of this job is to prepare quality food for the residents in accordance with safety and health guidelines at all times. The Cook will prepare appetizing, attractive, nutritious meals to residents in timely and consistent manner. All food will be prepared according to the highest food sanitation standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must have and maintain a valid food handler’s card.
At least one year of experience in food services related industry.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to speak, read and write in English.
Ability to communicate effectively and in a timely manner; both verbally and in writing.
Able to complete company training requirements for this position within pre-determined deadlines and attend other training sessions as required.
Possess the knowledge of kitchen/dining appliances and tools.

Responsibilities

Represent Guardian in a positive and professional manner at all times.
Support Food Service Director in managing all aspects of the kitchen in compliance with all local, state, and federal laws for food handling, preparation, storage and disposal.
Prepare meals and snacks according to menus and recipes, so that they are consistently appetizing, presented well, are available at appropriate times or served on time according to dining schedule.
Make sure that all meals are prepared in accordance with company and sanitation standards, including for special diets and textures.
Prepare or supervise preparation of serving carts (depending upon staffing).
Assure food is correctly stored, adhering to all related policies and procedures (e.g., labels, dates, and specific reuse for leftovers).
Assure kitchen is cleaned after each meal, including but not limited to pots and pans, all work surfaces, and floors.
Perform special kitchen cleaning tasks according to schedule provided by Food Service Director.
Resolve resident complaints regarding food and/or food services graciously and promptly and communicate complaints and resolution to Food Service Director.
Supervise food services employees in the absence of Food Services Director (see FSD job description).
Complete outside education and training classes necessary to fulfill state or provincial regulations.
Work in accordance with all safety policies and procedures to protect food services employees and adheres to all other food services policies and procedures (i.e. kitchen cleanliness and organization).
Manage the food services component of all banquets and special events.
Accurately record time worked, adhere to time keeping guidelines including reviewing and approving site staff time records on a daily basis as requested by the Food Service Director or Executive Director.
Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships between departments and with coworkers.
Follow confidentiality guidelines for all resident, property, owner, and Guardian information at all times.
Constantly strive for improvements in work process and results to better meet resident needs, ownership goals and objectives, and company standards and expectations.