Cook - 5624

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Cook - 5624 Part Time Discovery Point, Mesa, AZ, US 7 days ago Requisition ID: 5624 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. Compensation: $20.00 / hr. Benefits: Employer-matched 401-K, 10 days of Vacation Time per year, 1 hour of State Paid Sick Time for every 30 hours worked, 11 Paid Holidays + 1 Birthday Holiday + 1 Flex Holiday, Employee Assistance Program. Guardian provides a culture in which employees are encouraged to learn new skills and develop their existing strengths. Upward mobility is a reality here! We provide ample training and opportunity for anyone who desires to take their property management career to the next level! Interested in growing with one of the leading property management companies in the Northwest? This could be the perfect opportunity for you! Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative, but not exclusive of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. 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. Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. 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. Guardian – Company Description Founded in 1971, Guardian Real Estate Services has evolved into a leading west coast management, development and investment firm. The company offers a diversified real estate service platform that includes property management and asset management; investments, development, acquisition and advisory services. With 500 highly qualified real estate professionals, the company’s vertically integrated business model is sought by both private and institutional investors. Guardian’s management portfolio includes over 149 properties located in five states and comprised of 14,600 multifamily units. The company holds ownership interests in 27% of the portfolio. Approximately 75% of the portfolio participates in at least one government-assisted housing program with the balance being conventionally financed, market-rate housing. As a distinguished leader in the multifamily housing arena, Guardian maintains a commitment to environmentally sustainable business practices. Guardian Real Estate Services is experienced in all types of multifamily housing, including market-rate, LIHTC, HUD, Rural Development and Bond financed properties. The company also has a subspecialty in Senior Housing with portfolio properties – including Independent and Congregate care housing. The Guardian Experience – Our People Property Management is our strength. People have always been our passion. We are proud to have been recognized through employee surveys as a Top Workplace employer in 2022 and 2023. Our team is, and has always been, actively engaged in superior real estate management and enhancing the communities in which we live and work. The company is also an active contributor to a variety of housing and education causes, and in 2023, Guardian was named the Top Philanthropic organization for medium-size companies in its headquarters region. In this economy, companies come and go. As a third-generation, family owned firm, Guardian’s growth and stability has evolved the company into a leading Pacific Northwest real estate management and investment firm. Guardian Offers In addition to competitive salaries, 401(k), Vacation, Sick Time, and paid Holidays, we offer a culture in which individuals work and participate in collaborative team environments and are encouraged to continue to grow both professionally and personally. AAP/EEO Statement This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at or at any USDA office, or call View phone number on click.appcast.io to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or by fax at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Guardian Real Estate Services LLC.