What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chef | Part-Time at Whitman Place position at Enlivant?
Enlivant is seeking a Chef
at Whitman Place in Walla Walla, WA!
Part-Time | On-call
Who we are:
At our core, we believe the care and service for America's aging population is not only a moral obligation, but also an honor and a privilege. By combining our fundamental values with our mission to enrich lives through meaningful relationships and vibrant communities, we seek to earn the right to be viewed as the nation's most trusted senior living provider. We employ compassionate people with integrity who embody excellence and promote these values.
Enlivant and its subsidiaries operate more than 200 assisted living residences comprising more than 9,000 resident units across the United States. Enlivant assisted living residences are intimate, vibrant communities where our staff treat residents like family and serves them with the utmost integrity and compassion. Enlivant employes nearly 5,000 people.
Enlivant is a certified "Great Places to Work" for four years in a row, and we believe in not only making an impact in our industry but also with each other. We're also proud to earn the WELL Health-Safety Rating across all our communities for the second consecutive year, recognizing their ongoing commitment to support the health and safety of everyone who walks through their doors.
How others describe us:
"Enlivant is where compassion for residents and their families trumps all else."
"Employees enjoy the people they work with every day, and they find leadership cares and invests in their development and the company's culture"
"I find Enlivant places value in becoming a company where everyone's personal diversity is valued and respected, and where everyone can reach their full potential. There's a warmth and employees seem to genuinely care about each other."
What we have to offer you:
- A commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Company paid life insurance
- Additional coverage options, including Short Term Disability, Accident, Legal, Critical Illness, and pet insurance
- A variety of family centered leaves, including New Child Leave
- Flexible paid and unpaid time-off benefits
- 401k Matching
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounts on products/experiences through Purchasing Power/Perks at work
As the Chef, you will:
... be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the kitchen and presenting the highest quality meals according to individual resident dietary needs and state regulations. You will also be responsible for coordination with dining staff and maintaining kitchen sanitation and safety standards.
What you'll do here:
- Plan, modify, and develop menus and prepare meals from standardized and local recipes
- Ensure correct preparation, portioning, and serving in a safe and sanitary manner
- Coordinate and prepare all meals for the community and events
- Oversee all kitchen management including food ordering, receiving, and inventory, budgeting, and scheduling
- Maintain kitchen sanitation and safety standards, ensuring that all work/storage areas are clean, safe, free of hazards and properly arranged
- Manage resident food preferences by capturing feedback through table visits and menu chats/food committee meetings
- Ensure compliance with Enlivant, state, local, and regulatory food service standards
- Manage and provide training for all kitchen staff
- Additional duties as assigned
We'd love to talk if:
- You have a current ServSafe manager's Certificate or ability to obtain withing thirty (30) days of employment
- You have written and oral English communication skills
- You meet, have, or are eligible to obtain all applicable state requirements and certifications
- You care about serving seniors
Bonus points if:
- You have computer proficiency with Microsoft Office as well as the ability to learn new applications
- You have one to three years' hospitality and supervisory experience
- You possess a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for business use
- You have experience interacting with individuals diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
Pay Range $18 - $23 / hour, based on experience.
Salary : $18 - $23
