Assistant Chef - Full-Time at Cypress Place

Company: Enlivant
Location: Summerville
Posted on: November 24, 2022

Job Description:

Enlivant is seeking an Assistant Chef

at Cypress Place in Summerville, SC

Full-Time

Who we are:

Enlivant is about living fully, passionately, and enriching lives through meaningful relationships and vibrant communities. We have a sense of fun at every age, thriving in mind, body, and spirit. For more than 35 years, we have enriched the lives of thousands of residents in more than 200 senior living communities across the country.

Enlivant is a certified "Great Place to Work" and we believe in not only making an impact in our industry but also with each other.

How others describe us:

"Enlivant is where compassion for residents and their families trumps all else."

"Employees enjoy the people they work with every day, and they find leadership cares and invests in their development and the company's culture."

"I find Enlivant places value in becoming a company where everyone's personal diversity is valued and respected, and where everyone can reach their full potential. There's a warmth and employees seem to genuinely care about each other."

What we have to offer you:

A commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Professional development and career growth opportunities
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Company paid life insurance
Additional coverage options, including Short Term Disability, Accident, Legal, Critical Illness, and pet insurance
A variety of family centered leaves, including New Child Leave
Flexible paid and unpaid time-off benefits
401k Matching
Employee Assistance Program
Discounts on products/experiences through Purchasing Power/Perks at work

Position Summary:

As the Assistant Chef, you will be responsible for assisting the Chef with dining services for our residents at an Enlivant community.

Responsibilities:

Ensures compliance with all laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures as they relate to foodservice within the communities
Maintaining kitchen sanitation, safety standards, and ensuring that all work/storage areas are clean, free of hazards, and properly arranged
Prepare and assist with plating meals from scratch
Ensure a high degree of resident satisfaction at the community
Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Experience with food preparation including cooking and plating meals
The ability to carry out tasks quickly and competently
Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds unassisted
The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, and work overtime as needed
The ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with dining services in a Chef, Cook, Sous Chef, or Dietary Aide role
Experience in senior living, restaurant or banquet setting helpful
CPR/First Aid Certified - can be obtained upon employment
Remain flexible and adaptable
Work harmoniously with other employees and develop/maintain good employee relations and employee morale
Uphold the principles of our mission: to enrich life through meaningful relationships and vibrant communities
Express compassion for residents, staff, and guests on a consistent basis
Engage others in fun and creative activities
Strive for excellence in all aspects of the job
Work with integrity in all interactions
Demonstrate humility

Pay Range: $14 - $16 / Hour, Based on Experience

We're also proud to be the first senior living company to earn the WELL Health-Safety Rating across all our communities.

You are required to complete any necessary health requirements which may change from time-to-time, such as vaccination.

Enlivant is an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified individuals will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, religion, gender (including gender expression and identity), nationality and origin, disability (mental or physical), sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other applicable characteristics.
Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.%2213785%

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