Job description

Delicious Dining Is Our Signature Amenity

At The Village, we take dining very seriously. After all, a great meal is one of life’s greatest pleasures. To ensure that our residents enjoy exceptional dining, we have implemented our Culinary Promise – a six-pillar program developed to create exceptional dining experiences.

From homemade foods using locally sourced, highest-quality ingredients (think Black Angus, Kobe and American Wagyu beef, as well as organic produce) to our Better 4U healthy options, the ever-changing selection of fresh, delicious courses offered at every meal.

At The Village, you will be able to work within a beautiful 104-acre, resort style living community. Voted Best Retirement Community and Best Assisted Living Facility by The Gainesville Sun and certified Great Place to Work, we are committed to helping older adults live their best lives!

Overview: The primary purpose of this job position is to prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, with our established policies and procedures, to assure that quality food service is provided at all times. Under the supervision of the Sous Chef, is responsible for cold food preparation, including accompaniment and garnishes.

Essential Job Functions:

• General knowledge of food preparation, handling techniques, as well as safety and sanitation rules and practices.
• Responsible for cold food preparation, including accompaniments and garnishes.
• Correctly prepares and creatively assembles cold appetizers and salads following preparation sheets and provided recipes for dining room service and special functions.
• Completes food temperature checks each meal. Tastes all food items prepared.
• Completes preparation records and stores food items properly at close of meal service.
• Communicate to director and/or assistant of any out of stock items.
• Follows safety and sanitation rules and practices.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Prior cooking experience in food service preferred
• Must have high standards of sanitation, cleanliness, and neatness

Benefits:

Part-time positions may not be eligible for certain benefits

• New pay rates for part-time and full-time Cooks!
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability
• Supplemental Plans (Hospital, Cancer, Accident, Identity/Legal)
• Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off, PTO Giveaways
• Employee Assistance, Pay Advance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement, Scholarship Program (up to $30,000)
• Recognition Program (up to $500), Milestone Tenure Awards
• Holiday Gift Fund
• 401k Match/Discretionary Bonus
• Employee Discounts, Tickets at Work
• Free Luncheons and Food Truck tickets
• On-campus Starbucks & Bistro
• Health & Wellness challenges

Culture: The Village at Gainesville offers a highly professional, engaging, team-centered environment where associates can grow professionally, and have a positive impact on the lives of the seniors that we serve. If you have a passion for serving others and are dedicated to improving the lives of seniors, this is the employment opportunity for you!

The Village at Gainesville provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The Village complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Restaurant type:

• Casual dining restaurant

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired pay rate?
• Are you looking for PT or FT employment?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Culinary/Cook: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• ServSafe (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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