About this role
When you work at The Avalon of Commerce Township, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!
The Avalon of Commerce Township is recruiting for a hospitality focused Cook to join our team! This position is responsible for full-scope, hands on production cooking in the Community Culinary Services Department. Is responsible for maintaining a superior level of quality service and cleanliness at all times.
Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Cook:
- Exemplify at all times Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and operational organization.
- Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance and presentation standards at all times.
- Produce and serve menu cycle programs that are compliant with required Nutritional/Dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepare diets provided per Policy and Procedure.
- Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
- Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production.
- Assist with serving of meals and ware washing as necessary.
- Visit residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance; and conduct evaluations to make revisions in operations / procedures to promote improved food service.
- Represent the community in a warm and inviting manner, which creates a positive marketing environment.
- Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy.
Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:
- High school diploma
- Culinary degree preferred
- Minimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience
If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!
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Other facts
About Havenwood of Richfield
Designed like a quaint town square with paved brick streets and a welcoming gazebo, Freedom Square retirement community in Seminole, FL offers a wide variety of elegantly appointed residential options, a wealth of exceptional services and amenities, and a full calendar of fun, engaging activities—all just a short drive from Lake Seminole and the beautiful beaches of the Gulf Coast! Situated on 15 acres with two ponds, we offer a beautiful garden-like setting for your retirement living.
As a life care community, Freedom Square makes aging in place simple. You can seamlessly transition from independent living to assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing care however you may need.
What you'll do
- The Cook is responsible for hands-on production cooking and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and service. They will also evaluate food service quality and assist with meal serving and ware washing.
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