Are you ready to find the career of your dreams? If so, apply today for Bridgeview's cook / prep cook / sous chef position. The Cook/Sous Chef prepares nutritious, high-quality meals with a hospitality focus for residents' enjoyment in accordance with all laws, regulations, and company standards. Reports to the Dining Services Director.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Maintains system to ensure timely meal services.
• Checks daily menu and special events calendar to ensure necessary food and supplies are available.
• Prepares meals meeting nutritional requirements as well as appetizing in appearance.
• Garnishes plates to enhance overall dining experience.
• Prepares food based on standardized recipes.
• Makes only authorized substitutions.
• Seasons food appropriately.
• Serves food based on established portion controls.
• Assists in preparation of special meals and for special events.
• Estimates portions and utilizes leftovers appropriately to reduce food costs.
• Operates kitchen within state and county regulations including sanitation, food storage, recordkeeping, food temperatures, portion sizes, chemical usage/storage.
• Operates kitchen equipment safely and efficiently: steamer, oven, grill, meat slicer, mixer, grinder, dishwasher, etc.
• Maintains cooler and freezer properly: dates and labels food, no food on floor, etc.
• Assists with putting up stock on delivery days.
• Assists with daily kitchen duties: washing pots/pans, putting up stock, removing trash and boxes, cleaning steam table and checking water levels.
• Completes daily cleaning assignments.
• Maintains a clean and sanitized work environment.
• Follows local and state handwashing procedures to ensure food safety.
• Assists with supervisory duties in absence of Dining Services Director.

Who We Are

At Century Park Associates, we are dedicated to creating an enriching lifestyle for our residents and a rewarding work environment for our valued associates. We take pride in providing an atmosphere where relationships of trust, leadership, and personal ethics are not only valued but expected of all our associates. Our "people come first" approach ensures that excellence, respect, and outstanding service are apparent in all we do as an organization. We believe in caring for and loving our residents and strongly support their ability to continue growing, learning, and contributing.

Every day, team members at Century Park Associates choose to go beyond their job descriptions, exceeding expectations on behalf of their residents. They have learned that those who go the extra mile receive rewards, happiness of heart, and peace of mind.

• Opportunity to work in a rewarding environment.
• Starting pay depends on experience.
• Engaging with seniors and making a positive impact.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of scratch food preparation experience.
• Prior experience preparing meals for large groups.
• ServSafe certification.
• Excellent customer service and hospitality.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good planning and multi-tasking skills.
• Trustworthiness and dependability.