Cook

Are you looking for a new opportunity to show off your culinary skills? Are you tired of working late evenings/nights? Do you enjoy working with seniors to help provide them well-balanced meals that are based around their dietary needs? Look no further! We are currently accepting applications for Cooks/Sous Chefs for our brand-new luxurious senior living community, Heartis Venice!
Our Cooks work 1st and 2nd shifts - this means no late nights and you get a better work/life balance!
Qualified candidates should have previous experience within the culinary field. Experience in senior living is a plus but not necessary.
Heartis Venice , an AgeWell Solvere Living managed community, is currently hiring for our waterfront luxury-style senior living community located in Venice, Florida. At Heartis Venice, we have a passion for serving the Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care residents that call our community home.
Come be a part of the excitement! Apply today and join our amazing team!
As a certified Great Place to Work for 6 years in a row, AgeWell Solvere Living proudly offers:

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Disability
• Paid Time off and Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

At AgeWell Solvere Living we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - you can learn more about our philosophy by clicking on the link below:
Our Declaration for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Job Summary:
The Community Cook reports to the Community Chef and assists in preparing meals in a safe and appetizing manner in compliance with dietary standards and food-related Community policies and procedures.
Cook Procedure:
Essential Functions:

• Prepares food items on Community Chef's daily menu for Residents within scheduled time frame
• Keeps food service areas clean
• Monitors inventory
• Supervises servers in the absence of the Community Chef
• Maintains clean, neat, and safe work environment
• Demonstrates knowledge of kitchen equipment including but not limited to: ovens, slicers, mixers, steam tables, steamers, toasters, coffee pots, refrigerators, and freezers
• Assures that Resident diets are being followed
• Assures employees and Resident guest meals are accounted for on a daily basis
• Reports to Community Chef any loss, breakage, or waste of supplies and equipment
• Observes and communicates to Community Chef any problems or potential problems in the dietary department
• Has the ability to work with little or no supervision
• Has the ability to cook large quantities of food and deliver a superior product
• Has the ability to guide and instruct others in food preparation and food serving
• Has the ability to maintain professional demeanor under stress
• Has the ability to recognize needs and help others without prompting
• Has the ability to relate well with other employees and Residents of the Community
• Is neat, clean, and works safely
• Maintains current cleaning list and highest standards for kitchen cleanliness
• Respects Resident rights and adheres to Community policy on Resident care
• Performs all other duties assigned by Community Chef

Compliance and Safety:

• Follows all emergency procedures
• Understands all safety policies and procedures
• Reports on-the-job injuries to the Community Chef before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occurs

Communication:

• Communicates effectively with Community Chef and other staff
• Immediately advises Community Chef of any changes in physical and mental health of a Resident
• Maintains acceptable attendance record, notifying chef if expected to be late or unable to work in accordance with Community HR policies and procedures, and follows work schedule

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification:

• Serv Safe Certification required
• Has a working knowledge of rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation
• Knowledge of cooking times and temperatures essential in accordance to state guidelines
• Knowledge of various cuts of meat and seasonings
• Demonstrates ability in a wide range of food preparation and skills
• Experienced in dealing with seniors and their dietary needs
• Ability to read, write, and speak English

Physical Requirements:

• Physically able to bend and reach
• Physically able to push and pull and lift up to 40-50 pounds if necessary
• Physically able to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to work in a hot/humid environment for extended amounts of time
• May be subject to burns from hot foods, cuts from knives, and falls on slippery floors if caution is not used when working
• Can determine quality and palatability of food through taste and smell

Miscellaneous:

• May be required to work weekends and holidays as assigned
• May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired
• May be required to work extended hours (up to 16 hours per day)
• May be subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc.,including HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis B and C viruses
• Could be subject to hostile and emotionally upset Residents due to mentalstatus
• In good physical and emotional health and free of communicable diseases
• Background, criminal, and drug tests may be required
• Could be asked to submit to random drug test during employment
• May have their picture taken and image used in social media or community advertising
• May be video recorded from devices installed by families in residents' apartments