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About the Role

The purpose of this role is to oversee and manage the day-to-day kitchen production operation, performing duties as a production cook, food service worker, caterer, and kitchen utility worker.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef Manager as scheduled.
• Train and orient employees.
• Responsible for cooking and serving resident meals.
• Manage activities associated with correct resident meal production, plating, serving, and clearing.
• Direct and supervise food service staff as needed in resident meal service and food preparation.
• Assure that all forms and logs associated with each meal are completed.
• Order needed products as assigned.
• Prepare various entrees, starch and vegetables using classical methods and following standardized recipes.
• Prepare salads, pastries and desserts.
• Prepare sauces, soups and stocks.
• Prepare all food items in accordance with accepted industry practices, facility NYSDOH and Monroe County health codes.
• Work with departmental managers on problem identification and solutions.
• Concentrate on consistent improvement within assigned program and department.
• Demonstrate ability to make decisions in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Comply with facility in-service requirements.
• Attend all chef/production meetings to address problems, concerns or plans.
• Responsible for opening or closing up the food service program on a daily basis.

Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent with reading, comprehension and writing ability at 12th grade level or higher.
• Minimum of three years of dining experience in institutional, hotel or upscale dining required.
• Ability to work independently and with a group.
• Ability to follow specific instructions.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to safely operate all job-related food service equipment.
• Must pass ServSafe sanitation course on safe test on cooking, holding, plating, and serving food.
• Exhibit knowledge of proper food handling and infection control.
• Ability to interact courteously and tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, vendors, and the general public.
• Performing duties of this job requires prolonged standing and routine walking in and around the kitchen and dining area.
• Must be able to occasionally lift loads of 50 pounds and routinely lift 30 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to sit, talk, and hear is required.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Skills

• Cooking
• Food service
• Catering
• Kitchen utility
• Food production management
• Training
• Meal service
• Food preparation
• Sanitation
• Food handling
• Infection control
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Decision-making

Work Type

• Full-Time
• 37.5 hours

Experience Level

• Minimum of three years of dining experience

Education Level

• High school diploma or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

• $19.00/hour + Weekend Shift Differential

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical insurance for High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) for single-subscribers
• Health Saving Accounts (HSA) with Weekly Employer Contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Dental insurance with orthodontist coverage
• 401(K) with Company Match: 100% company match on the first 3% of your contributions
• Tuition Assistance
• Earned Time Off (ETO)
• Paid Holidays: six designated holidays and one floating holiday
• Voluntary benefits and insurances such as Short-Term Disability, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, and On-Site Workforce Success Coaches

About the Company

• Episcopal SeniorLife Communities Mission: We provide high quality services from skilled nursing and restorative care to housing, assisted living and community-based wellness programs. We are committed to meeting each individual’s needs, in a culturally competent manner, supporting family and loved ones through transitions, and fulfilling our pledge…
• Life. Inspired Every Day.
• Winner of the 2024 Best-in-Class Employer award, ESLC was recognized for its comprehensive approach to benefits, compensation, and employee experience.

Equal Opportunity

• Episcopal SeniorLife Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.