Cook/ Prep Cook/ Sous Chef
Century Park Associates, Post Falls, ID, United States
Position Summary
Cook / Sous Chef prepares nutritious, high‑quality meals with a hospitality focus for residents' enjoyment, ensuring compliance with all laws, regulations, and company standards. Reports to the Dining Services Director.
Qualifications
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
Must have 1 year of scratch food preparation experience
Must have prior experience regularly preparing meals for large groups
Must be able to become ServSafe certified
Primary Job Responsibilities
Maintains system to ensure timely meal services
Checks daily menu and special events calendar to ensure necessary food and supplies are available
Prepares meals meeting nutritional requirements and appearing appetizing
Garnishes plates to enhance overall dining experience
Prepares food based on standardized recipes
Makes only authorized substitutions
Season food appropriately
Serves food based on established portion controls
Assists in preparation of special meals and for special events
Estimates portions and utilizes leftovers appropriately to reduce food costs
Operates kitchen within state and county regulations, including sanitation, food storage, record‑keeping, food temperatures, portion sizes, chemical usage and storage
Operates kitchen equipment safely and efficiently: steamer, oven, grill, meat slicer, mixer, grinder, dishwasher, etc.
Maintains cooler and freezer properly: dates and labels food, prevents food on floor, etc.
Assists with putting up stock on delivery days
Assists with daily kitchen duties: washing pots/pans, putting up stock, removing trash and boxes, cleaning steam table and checking water levels
Completes daily cleaning assignments
Maintains a clean and sanitized work environment
Follows local and state hand‑washing procedures to ensure food safety
Assists with supervisory duties in absence of Dining Services Director
Additional Requirements
Must enjoy serving seniors
Must demonstrate excellent customer service and hospitality
Must demonstrate trustworthiness and dependability
Must work efficiently and effectively with little to no supervision
Must demonstrate effective communication skills
Must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment
Must demonstrate good planning skills
Must be able to multi‑task and meet deadlines
Must maintain a professional appearance in accordance with company standards
Must be able to receive and resolve complaints graciously
Must be responsive to resident requests
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Century Park’s Code of Ethics and completing all required compliance training
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Cook / Sous Chef prepares nutritious, high‑quality meals with a hospitality focus for residents' enjoyment, ensuring compliance with all laws, regulations, and company standards. Reports to the Dining Services Director.
Qualifications
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
Must have 1 year of scratch food preparation experience
Must have prior experience regularly preparing meals for large groups
Must be able to become ServSafe certified
Primary Job Responsibilities
Maintains system to ensure timely meal services
Checks daily menu and special events calendar to ensure necessary food and supplies are available
Prepares meals meeting nutritional requirements and appearing appetizing
Garnishes plates to enhance overall dining experience
Prepares food based on standardized recipes
Makes only authorized substitutions
Season food appropriately
Serves food based on established portion controls
Assists in preparation of special meals and for special events
Estimates portions and utilizes leftovers appropriately to reduce food costs
Operates kitchen within state and county regulations, including sanitation, food storage, record‑keeping, food temperatures, portion sizes, chemical usage and storage
Operates kitchen equipment safely and efficiently: steamer, oven, grill, meat slicer, mixer, grinder, dishwasher, etc.
Maintains cooler and freezer properly: dates and labels food, prevents food on floor, etc.
Assists with putting up stock on delivery days
Assists with daily kitchen duties: washing pots/pans, putting up stock, removing trash and boxes, cleaning steam table and checking water levels
Completes daily cleaning assignments
Maintains a clean and sanitized work environment
Follows local and state hand‑washing procedures to ensure food safety
Assists with supervisory duties in absence of Dining Services Director
Additional Requirements
Must enjoy serving seniors
Must demonstrate excellent customer service and hospitality
Must demonstrate trustworthiness and dependability
Must work efficiently and effectively with little to no supervision
Must demonstrate effective communication skills
Must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment
Must demonstrate good planning skills
Must be able to multi‑task and meet deadlines
Must maintain a professional appearance in accordance with company standards
Must be able to receive and resolve complaints graciously
Must be responsive to resident requests
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Century Park’s Code of Ethics and completing all required compliance training
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