Private Chef [Tue-Sat 10am-6pm]

About Aeon Senior Living:


Aeon Senior Living in Sammamish offers seniors a state-of-the-art community with beautiful natural surroundings. Our residents enjoy expansive outdoor spaces, light-filled residences with high-ceiling living room, and breathtaking views of the serene environment. In addition to the peaceful setting, we provide gourmet cuisine, engaging activities, and a robust wellness program designed to enhance well-being. With a focus on holistic care and a vibrant, supportive community, Aeon Senior Living is a place where residents can thrive, surrounded by the tranquility of Sammamish’s lush landscapes.


Starting Hourly Wage: $22 - $25 per hour, plus a monthly bonus for achieving budgeted occupancy targets.


Schedule: 10AM - 6PM, Tuesday to Saturday


Private Chef Job Description


Purpose:


The Cook provides full-scope, hands-on production cooking in the Culinary Services Department. Responsible for always maintaining superior quality service and cleanliness, utilizing appropriate food handling and preparation techniques, and safe and sanitary practices.


RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Resident Care Services


Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years applicable food service experience
• Must have previous line cook experience in hotel/restaurant or senior living settings.
• Culinary Training Certification or Degree in Culinary Arts Preferred
• Must have a strong commitment to customer service and desire to exceed customer expectations.
• Must be able to read, comprehend, write, and speak English to interpret menus and recipes and to communicate effectively with residents, families, other team members and vendors.
• Must meet all health-related and food handling requirements pertaining to local and state regulatory agencies.
• Must maintain current CPR/First Aid credentials
• Must maintain current Food Handlers credentials
• Must maintain annual Continuing Education Credits
• Must have experience with menu presentation, food preparation, production, food delivery systems, and utility
• Knowledge in all areas of the local Health Department, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies relevant to culinary services
• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (Essential Job Functions) with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Willingness to be available for any/all emergencies regarding the community
• Is able to prepare and understand techniques required to cook all items on the menu as instructed.
• Subject to pre-employment screening including physical, TB testing and criminal background check.

Essential Functions:


Food Preparation

• May be responsible for grocery procurement and shopping
• 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
• Follows recipes as instructed and follows proper procedures to cook all foods to Signature Dining standards
• Ensures that all foods are prepared within allotted Signature Dining standards, while maintaining freshness and appropriate temperatures
• Ensures that all foods are attractively presented as per Signature Dining standards
• Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency
• Responsible for proper food storage including covering, labeling, and dating all items, and placing in appropriate location of food storage areas.
• Ensures safe food handling technique at all times.
• Completes meal production records in an accurate and timely manner.
• Conduct evaluations to make revisions in operations / procedures to promote improved food service when necessary
• Observe and abide by all HIPPA regulations in regard to resident dietary restrictions and needs

Host

• Responsible for seating residents, families, and guests
• Greets all residents, families, and guests immediately upon arrival working with the full dining service team to ensure all residents receive the full Signature Dining experience
• Responsible for creating an inclusive environment working with the full dining service team to ensure Signature Dining standards are met or exceeded.
• Visit residents at their table periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance

Meal Service

• Attends pre-meal meetings to become familiar with menu items being served.
• Assists in seating of residents in assigned section of dining room.
• Greets all residents immediately upon being seated, working with the full dining service team to ensure all residents receive the full Signature Dining experience
• Notes and reports to Supervisor all residents from assigned section that missed the meal
• Maintains accurate records of meals served to residents and guests in assigned section and submits to Supervisor, or accurately enters information into system
• Reports immediately to Supervisor any unusual occurrences or changes in resident behavior or eating habits occurring in assigned section.
• Serves meals in accordance with proper serving techniques and ensures that food is presented in an attractive manner.
• Assists with other dining room duties such as restocking condiments, filling salt and pepper shakers, folding napkins, etc., as assigned by Supervisor.

Dining Room Cleaning

• Assists with cleaning, organizing, and maintaining all service areas in assigned section.
• Ensures that tables, chairs, and carpet in assigned section are cleaned after each meal and prepared for the next meal in a timely manner.
• Assists with other cleaning duties as assigned.

Kitchen Cleaning

• Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing their work areas and equipment before and after each use.
• Ensures that all kitchen surfaces including floors, counters, sinks, cabinets, and walk-in freezer and refrigerator remain clean and sanitary during assigned shift.
• Completes deep cleaning procedures according to deep cleaning schedule and as assigned

Other

• Attends all required team member meetings and in-service training sessions.
• Upholds Residents’ Rights as defined by state regulations and by Company policy, at all times.
• Supports and upholds all other Company policies, and the service philosophy.
• Reliable and predictable attendance
• Ability to assist with resident care and provide support during emergency situations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work full-time or part-time as agreed upon, on assigned shift, including weekend and holiday rotations

Physical/Sensory Requirements

• Operate General office equipment: printer, scanner, fax machine, copier, telephone, calculator Mixers, knives, ovens, steam table, steamer, slicer, range, grill, griddle, and other assorted kitchen equipment
• Lifts and carries up to 50 lbs. with assistance occasionally
• Pushes and pulls up to 50 lbs. with assistance occasionally
• Climbs, reaches, bends and twists occasionally
• Reaches, bends and twists occasionally
• Sits, stands, and walks frequently
• Medium work – exerts up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Routinely recognizes auditory timer signals, soft voices of elderly, verbal communication within the workplace
• Routinely observe odors relevant to food preparation and storage, cleanliness, and sanitation
• Must be able to see well enough to write and read, and to visually interact with residents, families, and staff.
• Must be able to speak and hear well enough to verbally interact with residents, families, and staff.

Starting Hourly Wage: $22 - $25 per hour, plus a monthly bonus for achieving budgeted occupancy targets.