Chef/Cook FullTime

Experienced Chef

Experienced chef with skill level of restaurant/catering background. Scratch cooking, braised meats, slow roasting, saut, soups and sauces, baking of homemade breads, cakes, pies, cookies, bars. Having a calm supportive personality, working well with team members. Wage based on exp $23-28 per hour.

Perks: No late nights, consistent & reliable hours; creative, impactful work in a restaurant setting

The mission of The Waters is 'To create a sense of community where everyone THRIVES'.

We recognize that every team member is a direct reflection of The Waters. Attracting and investing in professional, caring, and compassionate team members is essential to our mission. We want our team members to feel inspired and to THRIVE, just as our residents do.

Why The Waters?

• Paid holidays; double time for holidays worked
• Instant access to 50% of earned but unpaid income with OnShift
• PTO, use it as you earn it
• Medical and Dental Benefits available the 1st of the month
• 401k, fully vested
• The Waters Values Teamwork, Humility, Responsibility, Innovation, where Victories are celebrated and Every moment matters! Where you can THRIVE!

The Chef ensures that high quality culinary dishes are prepared and served to residents and guests in a timely manner. The Chef will prepare menus, originating from or approved by the Manager of Dining Services, in a way that is healthful and beautifully presented. Our restaurant and caf function in a similar way to a hotel or private club restaurant and/or caf.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare recipes utilizing fresh ingredients to ensure a fine dining experience for residents and guests
• Participate directly in daily kitchen operations: cooking, serving and cleaning under the direction of the Manager of Dining Services
• Work as a team with the other kitchen staff, overlapping responsibilities to ensure exceptional service to residents and guests
• Meet organizational and regulatory expectations, including sanitation, food preparation, menus, nutrition, and documentation

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent education
• Must be 18 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages
• Valid Food Services Sanitation Certificate or ability to pass course once employed
• Knowledge of multiple cooking techniques
• Knowledge of food control and food handling processes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1-2 years' experience as a cook/chef in a restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience preferred but not required
• Certificate from an accredited culinary arts school preferred

The Waters is an equal opportunity employer proudly committed to a diverse workforce. The Waters participates in E-Verify.