Line Cook TueSat 10am6pm

About Aeon Senior Living:

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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.

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

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Schedule: 10AM - 6PM, Tuesday to Saturday

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Cook Job Description

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Purpose:

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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.

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RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Resident Care Services

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Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

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Minimum of 2 years applicable food service experience

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Must have previous line cook experience in hotel/restaurant or senior living settings.

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Culinary Training Certification or Degree in Culinary Arts Preferred

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Must have a strong commitment to customer service and desire to exceed customer expectations.

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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.

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Must meet all health-related and food handling requirements pertaining to local and state regulatory agencies.

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Must maintain current CPR/First Aid credentials

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Must maintain current Food Handlers credentials

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Must maintain annual Continuing Education Credits

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Must have experience with menu presentation, food preparation, production, food delivery systems, and utility

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Knowledge in all areas of the local Health Department, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies relevant to culinary services

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Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (Essential Job Functions) with or without reasonable accommodation.

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Willingness to be available for any/all emergencies regarding the community

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Is able to prepare and understand techniques required to cook all items on the menu as instructed.

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Subject to pre-employment screening including physical, TB testing and criminal background check.

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Essential Functions:

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Food Preparation

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May be responsible for grocery procurement and shopping

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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

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Follows recipes as instructed and follows proper procedures to cook all foods to Signature Dining standards

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Ensures that all foods are prepared within allotted Signature Dining standards, while maintaining freshness and appropriate temperatures

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Ensures that all foods are attractively presented as per Signature Dining standards

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Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency

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Responsible for proper food storage including covering, labeling, and dating all items, and placing in appropriate location of food storage areas.

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Ensures safe food handling technique at all times.

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Completes meal production records in an accurate and timely manner.

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Conduct evaluations to make revisions in operations / procedures to promote improved food service when necessary

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Observe and abide by all HIPPA regulations in regard to resident dietary restrictions and needs

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Host

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Responsible for seating residents, families, and guests

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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

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Responsible for creating an inclusive environment working with the full dining service team to ensure Signature Dining standards are met or exceeded.

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Visit residents at their table periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance

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Meal Service

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Attends pre-meal meetings to become familiar with menu items being served.

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Assists in seating of residents in assigned section of dining room.

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Greets all residents immediately upon being seated, working with the full dining service team to ensure all residents receive the full Signature Dining experience

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Notes and reports to Supervisor all residents from assigned section that missed the meal

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Maintains accurate records of meals served to residents and guests in assigned section and submits to Supervisor, or accurately enters information into system

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Reports immediately to Supervisor any unusual occurrences or changes in resident behavior or eating habits occurring in assigned section.

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Serves meals in accordance with proper serving techniques and ensures that food is presented in an attractive manner.

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Assists with other dining room duties such as restocking condiments, filling salt and pepper shakers, folding napkins, etc., as assigned by Supervisor.

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Dining Room Cleaning

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Assists with cleaning, organizing, and maintaining all service areas in assigned section.

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Ensures that tables, chairs, and carpet in assigned section are cleaned after each meal and prepared for the next meal in a timely manner.

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Assists with other cleaning duties as assigned.

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Kitchen Cleaning

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Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing their work areas and equipment before and after each use.

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Ensures that all kitchen surfaces including floors, counters, sinks, cabinets, and walk-in freezer and refrigerator remain clean and sanitary during assigned shift.

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Completes deep cleaning procedures according to deep cleaning schedule and as assigned

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Other

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Attends all required team member meetings and in-service training sessions.

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Upholds Residents’ Rights as defined by state regulations and by Company policy, at all times.

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Supports and upholds all other Company policies, and the service philosophy.

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Reliable and predictable attendance

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Ability to assist with resident care and provide support during emergency situations.

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Other duties as assigned.

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Working Conditions

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

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Physical/Sensory Requirements

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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

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Lifts and carries up to 50 lbs. with assistance occasionally

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Pushes and pulls up to 50 lbs. with assistance occasionally

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Climbs, reaches, bends and twists occasionally

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Reaches, bends and twists occasionally

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Sits, stands, and walks frequently

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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.

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Routinely recognizes auditory timer signals, soft voices of elderly, verbal communication within the workplace

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Routinely observe odors relevant to food preparation and storage, cleanliness, and sanitation

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Must be able to see well enough to write and read, and to visually interact with residents, families, and staff.

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Must be able to speak and hear well enough to verbally interact with residents, families, and staff.

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