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Estimated Pay $17 per hour
Hours Full-time
Location Sun City West, AZ, United States
Sun City West, Arizona

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We have an opening for a LEAD COOK, come apply to work with the team at Avista Senior Living in Sun City West, AZ.!

Wake up excited about coming to work! The LEAD COOK oversees food handling and preparation throughout a kitchen. Stock and maintain all food stations, ensuring hygienic work-spaces. Modify processes for routing and meeting orders according to time and quality standards. Healthcare experience preferred.

Benefits:

Competitive Pay
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program with free counseling for employees
401K
PTO & Sick leave
Career growth opportunities

Essential Functions:

Supports the philosophy, mission, commitment, vision, and values of the community.

Checks the menu item ingredients for quality, wholesomeness, and quantity.

Prepares meals and snacks.

Utilizes sound food handling practices for the storage and preparation of each menu item.

Maintains a strict “clean as you go” practice ensuring a clean professional work environment.

Reports all equipment maintenance concerns to the appropriate staff and follows up when equipment has not been repaired.

Coordinates the next day’s food production needs including pulling and thawing frozen items in a timely manner.

Works with the management team to contribute ideas and suggestions for the planning of special theme/holiday occasions.

Provides top quality food presentation, as directed by the Dining Services Supervisor.

Assists in the completion of the temperature and meal record log and participates in taste testing and temperature recording.

Performs other duties as deemed necessary.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Ability to work as a cohesive member of a team.

Previous Assisted Living experience preferred.

Ability to read, write, and speak basic English and understand questions from residents and family members.

Ability to give and receive directions on work related tasks especially during events such as fires, disasters, and emergency situations.

Ability to follow written and verbal directions and apply practical problem solving skills, when needed.

Ability to perform well under pressure and maintains a positive attitude, during working hours.

Professional in appearance and conduct.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to be patient and polite.