Cook Must Have 1yr Experience

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

Come join the Solstice Senior Living at Santa Rosa team; we are looking for a Seasonal Cook /Baker who is energetic and inspiring. In this role, you will provide a quality daily dining experience for our residents. This career opportunity provides part-time employment at 15 to 28 hours per week. We are a retirement community that is passionate about helping seniors enjoy a well-earned retirement. If you are a talented team player who shares our passion to serve customers and inspire excellence, consider joining us. Your ability to be creative and develop a highly skilled team will be key for the right candidate.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare, bake and serve all food items and meals in accordance with planned menus and recipes ensuring all meals and food prepared are palatable and appetizing
• Operate ovens and other baking equipment, monitoring temperature and baking times to achieve optimal results. Adjust oven settings based on product type.
• Assist in food preparation for special meals, parties, and events. Assist, when requested, in the purchasing/organizing of food and supplies
• Prepare food and serve in accordance with sanitary regulations, as well as with established policies and procedures. Reports any incidents or infractions to Culinary Services Director
• Ensure that food storage areas are clean and properly arranged at all times
• Ensure that stock levels of staple/non-staple food, supplies, equipment, etc., are maintained at adequate levels at all times
• Properly label, date and store all food leftovers
• Check in all purchases in absence of Culinary Services Director
• Assist in inventory and storing in-coming food, supplies, etc. as necessary
• Assist in serving meals as necessary on a timely basis
• Open or close kitchen as dictated by department scheduling
• In the absence of the Culinary Services Director, ensures all staff arrive and/or depart at scheduled times as posted
• Responsible for all cleaning items assigned to this position, as posted on daily/weekly checklist and those assigned by Culinary Services Director
• Prepare soups, appetizers, entrees, vegetables, side dishes, and desserts for both the regular and special diets for the residents, as well as the meals served to the staff and all special events requiring food service
• Plan the timing of food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that quality, temperature, and appearance of food are preserved
• Maintain control over meal portions and food consistency. Estimate food requirements and controls serving portions thereby eliminating waste and leftovers
• Responsible for set-up of carts to be delivered to resident dining areas
• Communicate any observed or suspected resident change of condition to a supervisor immediately
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for all staff, residents and guests, following established safety standards
• Encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers and other departments
• Support a positive and professional image through actions and dress
• Performs other duties consistent with the position as assigned by the Culinary Services Director

Qualifications and Skills * Prefer 2-3 years' experience in food preparation, baking and in safe handling of food and equipment

• At least 1 year scratch baking/cooking experience required
• Must be able to speak and read English 
• Must be 18 years or older 
• Ability to follow approved, standardized recipes
• Ability to make independent decisions and work with little supervision
• Ability to follow written and oral directions
• Ability to interact tactfully with residents and family members, staff and general public
• Must be mobile. Overall good health is required to fulfill the demands of the position
• Previous experience in Senior Living preferred
• Experience with production methods, portion control and food handling safety required.
• Great organizational skills a must
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail and presentation of food product is required.
• Must be able to work weekends when needed.