Chef

Enriched Senior Living, management of New Haven, Fairhaven, and Silvercreek Living, is seeking motivated individuals to join our food service team. We believe that our kitchen is the cornerstone of our community and want to invest in you by offering opportunities to build your education. We offer certification assistance in addition to a competitive compensation package. Come join us today!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare meals as directed by the Menu Plan.

• Implement all special diets and restrictions .

• Work closely with the Activities Director to coordinate celebrations, community events and theme nights.

• Responsive to residents and their families.

• Dedication to understanding issues in dementia that will allow for a model dining program.

• Exemplify "person-directed" care and the mission statement, its residents and families.

• Menus are to be posted for one month in advance on a form with a licensed dietician's signature. Changes to that menu can be made but the changes must be equally nutritious.

• An accurate history of what was served must be archived and available.

• An alternative meal must be planned and posted daily

• The kitchen is to be sanitary in accordance with State Guidelines

• Must keep at least seven day supply of food at all times in case of emergency

• Food storage areas are to be neat, clean and orderly

• Meet and qualify the State Rules and Regulations for food service employees

• Must have taken and passed a food sanitation course acceptable to the State Department of Health.

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

• Day shift

• Holidays

• Weekend availability

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Texas Food Handler Certification

• Minimum 1 year professional kitchen experience

• Must have reliable transportation

• Must be over 18 years old

• Must be able to complete infection control training and have no communicable diseases

• Must be able to pass criminal background check/drug test

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off

• On shift meals

• Additional voluntary benefits

• Holiday pay

Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Position reports to Dietary Services Manager and Facility Administrator.