Experienced Cook - The Vineyards

Company Description

Building on the legacy and vision of our Founders, the California Armenian Home, as a progressively led non-profit, is committed to provide a one-of-a-kind, people centered, planned community to serve all levels of senior living with extraordinary lifestyle experiences, compassionate care, and gracious hospitality.  

Guiding Principles:

• Always put people first.
• Provide warm hospitality and heartfelt compassionate care.
• Family, celebration, tradition, good food & good people.
• Inclusive culture based on integrity, humility, and compassion.
• Serving our residents and one another with respect.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and enrichment.
• A wonderful place to call home.
• Environment of teamwork and trust for employees.

Our leadership extends beyond business goals and business results. It focuses on our Mission and Principles, to guide our resident experience and our employee culture. 

Culinary; Job Summary Introduction

The Culinary team of The Vineyards | California Armenian Home creates unforgettable long-term care experiences for our diverse senior population. Here you can use your skills in our fast-paced environment, in areas that range from leadership roles, culinary experiences, to lifestyle programs, and everything in between. No matter your role, you will help to provide a one-of-a-kind experience for our residents, guests, and staff. 

Job Description

The Cook is responsible for food preparation that exceeds hospitality and service standards of The Vineyards community. Prepares all foods to meet quantity and deadline requirements. Able to effectively manage all food production in the absence of the Chef and/or Sous Chef.  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have at least three years of professional cooking experience in a restaurant setting
• Highly professional and dependable
• Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic math skills
• Current ServSafe Food Handler certificate
• Basic culinary coursework or equivalent experience highly preferred
• Hardworking and self-motivated
• Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects as needed
• High school diploma or GED required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The following duties are normal for this position. Other duties may be required and assigned. 

• Prepares food items using recipes that exceed hospitality and service standards.
• Determine food and supplies needed and coordinate meal production with serving hours.
• Monitor all food items to see that the guidelines for temperature, taste and quality are upheld at all times.
• Exceed standards of appearance, cleanliness, hygiene, and health standards.
• Assist with orientation and training of new kitchen associates.
• Practice all safety and loss prevention procedures.
• Attend all in-services as required.
• Responsible for following all local, state and federal policies regarding food handling.
• Assist with proper documents of temperature logs, taste panel forms, and cleaning schedules.
• Opportunity to cook for multiple dining venues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance
• 401k Retirement Savings
• Employee Appreciation Events
• Lunch-On-Us twice per week
• Health & Wellness Program
• Vacation Pay
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Direct Deposit
• 24/7 monitored guard house, for an extra layer of security.

If you have the qualifications and experience we are looking for, please apply with your resume attached. We look forward to reviewing your application!