Job Type

Part-time
Description
Valeo Senior was founded on a simple principle: Leave it better than you found it. It is our declaration to build better, live better, and do better, and is rooted in everything we do. We believe it's essential that each tribe member embody this principle as our commitment to each other, our residents, and the communities we serve. As such, we've developed a proprietary resident experience framework, THRIVE, which focuses on the 6 dimensions of whole-person wellness in our programs and services (Thoughtful, Healthful, Recreational, Intellectual, Vital, and Environmental). Valeo Senior is committed to delivering the best resident experience in the industry and our communities are built around the idea that the only thing more important than adding years to your life, is adding life to your years.
Position Summary:
To prepare food of the highest quality and taste for the residents, guests, and employees in the community.
Essential Job Functions:
•Approach all encounters with residents and employees in a friendly, service-oriented manner
•Monitor residents' well-being in a general way
•Report any changes in the condition of a resident to the supervisor immediately
•Assist residents with requests as needed or find an appropriate employee to assist
•Look for opportunities to exceed resident expectations and enhance resident satisfaction
•Maintain kitchen and food preparation in a clean and sanitary manner
•Clean and inspect galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation
•Apportion and serve food to residents, guests, and employees
•Cook cuisine according to menus, production sheet, and recipes with consideration to nutritional restrictions and the number of portions to be served
•Clean, cut, and cook meat, fish, or poultry
•Ensure the safe working condition of all food service equipment
•Assist in maintaining a clean and orderly kitchen and storage area that successfully meets or exceeds all state and local health requirements
•Ensure all food supplies are properly stored
•Deliver all invoices to Dining Services Director in a timely fashion
•Maintain records of meals served and records of food and supplies used as required
•Interact with residents to determine satisfaction with the food service program
•Set up the line and cook to order
•Close the line by cleaning the steam wells and rotating all the food to clean inserts
•Clean all areas of the kitchen
•Prepare for the next day, sort out leftovers, pull foods from the freezer, and walk-ins
•Maintain a high degree of cleanliness and sanitation
•Support open and honest communication with and between all employees
•Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and name tag when working
•Look for ways to reduce costs and create efficiencies daily
•Ensure regulatory compliance and report any issues or concerns immediately
•Support continuous improvement
•Comply with Valeo Senior standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient community operations
•Perform other duties and tasks as assigned or required
Requirements
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
•Action Oriented - Enjoying working hard and having energy for the job; seize opportunities
•Approachability - Warm, pleasant, and gracious; build rapport well and put others at ease
•Caring - Interested in the lives of others; available to listen and ask about the concerns and needs of others
•Customer Focus - Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; act with the customer in mind
•Functional/Technical Skills - Having the skills and abilities to do the job at a high level of accomplishment
•Integrity and Trust - Seen as a direct, truthful individual; keep confidences; admit mistakes
•Listening - Practice attentive and active listening
•Peer Relationships - Seen as a team player; cooperative
•Problem Solving - uses logic and creativity to solve difficult problems and find effective solutions
Education/Experience/Training:
High school graduate preferred. One to three years of cooking experience.