Cook - American Orchards Senior Living

Cook

American Orchards

Gilbert, AZ

Responsibilities:

• Cooks or directly supervises the cooking of items that require skillful preparation
• Evaluates food products to ensure that quality standards are consistently attained
• Follows the weekly posted menus
• Interacts with the Culinary Experience Director to ensure that food preparation consistently exceeds the expectations of residents and family members
• Adheres to standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation, which help to ensure consistently high quality and to minimize food costs
• Consults with the Culinary Experience Director as it relates to food production and special events being planned
• Adheres to the planned and posted cleaning and maintenance schedule for all kitchen areas and equipment
• Communicates and connects with residents to learn their dining tastes and preferences and ensure the residents are satisfied
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Passion to serve seniors
• Demonstrates good judgement, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to multi-task and relate well with residents and their families
• Creates a positive environment, which encourages creative, positive problem solving and overall job satisfaction for team members
• Contribute to an incredible customer service experience
• Ability to relate well to residents and their families
• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Other Requirements:

• Food Handler's Card
• Background Check
• Drug Screening

What is in it for you?

• Competitive wages
• Great work/life balance with no shift ending later than 8 p.m.
• Amazing opportunities for career progression
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible team members
• Voluntary life, AD&D, and disability benefits for eligible team members
• PTO and paid sick leave benefit offerings for full-time employees (or as required by the state for part-time employees)
• Employee referral bonus
• Positive work environment
• Team member rewards and appreciation parties
• Discounted spa/salon services performed by our wonderful Reserve team at our American Groves location

ABOUT AMERICAN ORCHARDS SENIOR LIVING

American Orchards, part of American Care Concepts, is a family-owned and operated business that is committed to creating communities that provide an unparalleled level of care and service to our residents, an outstanding place to build a career for our team members and make the neighborhoods where we call home better. Our employees are at the heart of everything we accomplish as a company, and we owe a large part of any success we obtain to them.

MISSION

People matter most in life, and our purpose is to make life's journey wonderful. We are engaged in providing an inspirational place for our residents while creating a spectacular living experience that is safe, healthy, and happy - one that truly fosters purpose and dignity.

If you are interested in joining a team that is passionate about serving residents, we'd love to hear from you! Please apply online or in person to meet some of our team.

American Orchards

765 N. Lindsay Road

Gilbert, AZ 85234

Company Website: www.americanorchardsaz.com

American Care Concepts is an Equal Opportunity Employer