Line Cook - Flexible Schedule

Sous Chef/Line Cook Opportunity

The Gardens on Quail Retirement community is looking for a line cook to join our team! This beautiful community is located in Arvada, Colorado and offers independent living, assisted living and memory care to seniors. You will have the opportunity to be part of the team that is creating an extraordinary senior living experience for those that call Gardens on Quail home.

We are currently seeking an experienced, energetic, highly motivated, and passionate Sous Chef/Line Cook to work with our team of experienced culinary experts. Under the direction of our Executive Chef you will work with a team who generates over 10,000 incredible meals a month. We cook and bake most items from scratch. Creative culinary passion is a must.

Are you the right person? If so, your qualifications should include:

• Graduation from an accredited culinary school or equivalent experience
• The ability to quickly solve problems in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in a fast-paced large kitchen with multiple cooks working together
• Work well within a team
• Strong oral communication skills as well as strong interpersonal communication abilities
• Available most shifts, including weekends and holidays, with flexibility for all shifts as needed
• The desire and ability to have fun at work

Applicant requirements include good customer service skills, teamwork, and a positive attitude. Must pass a criminal background check, must be able to stand for extended periods of time, lift up to fifty pounds as needed and have a schedule open to working when the job requires.

We offer competitive wages, medical benefits, paid time off, paid holidays and even free meals when you work. In addition, all of our shifts end no later than 7:00 PM, 7-days a week.

Why Gardens on Quail? Our employees work as a team to provide the highest quality care to those we serve. Our employees don't work simply to collect a paycheck; they truly work to make a difference in the lives of older adults in their communities.

We have a culture of caring for others and are grounded in our values of Dignity, Integrity, Service, Compassion & Innovation.

We have a competitive compensation program with outstanding benefits that are available after ninety days of employment.

Gardens on Quail offers opportunities for advancement in a growing and vibrant organization.

Employees' opinions are valued as we work together to create a positive culture and exceptional living environments for those we serve.

Our employees represent the best of who we are and what we are about. We're always looking for individuals who share our commitment of helping older adults make their lives more independent, healthful, meaningful and secure. We hope you will consider joining our team.

If you possess these qualifications and share in our values of Dignity, Integrity, Service, Compassion and Innovation we'd love to speak with you!

Job requirements:

• Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner
• Follow recipes and presentation specifications
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safety and efficiently
• Clean and maintain station in practicing good safety and sanitation
• Assist with the cleaning and organization of kitchen and equipment
• Restock items as needed throughout the shift
• Adhere to all sanitation and food production codes

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 per week. Additional shifts available for pick up week to week

Benefits (If Full Time status):

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day and Evening shift

Application Question(s):

• Must be able to pass a background check NO FELONIES, DRUG CHARGES or ASSAULT CHARGES

Experience:

• Restaurant experience: 1 year (Required)
• Food preparation: 1 year (Required)
• Cooking: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person