Cook's Assistant

A community, not a facility. As thought leaders in the industry, we take a positive,holistic approach to senior care and encourage independence, as people are happiest when they can make their own choices. We provide opportunities for physical activity, social engagement, intellectual stimulation, spiritual involvement, and fun. We treat our residents and our team members like family. This opportunity will allow you to positively impact the quality of life for over 700 seniors and their families.

COOK’S ASSISTANT

Doyou enjoy spending time in the kitchen? Being around other people? If so, maybethis is an opportunity for you. We are looking for the right person to assistour Chef, Sous Chef and cooks with the preparation and presentation of the culinary program for our residents. We specialize in assisted living and memory care. Highgate Senior Living's missionis to devote ourselves to help each resident live a life of purpose and each ofus plays a crucial role in doing so.

We operate communities in the western USand are seeking the right Cook’s Assistant to join our team. Come help us create an environment that promotes a sense of well-being and the feeling of true community in a gracious,homelike setting. This position may be fulltime or parttime and includes assisting in our kitchen with food prep, cooking, serving,sanitization tasks, kitchen laundry, and interacting with our residents.

The successful candidate will be motivated by service, an organized anddetail-oriented individual with a positive and self-motivated attitude. Youmust have good communication skills and be willing to work hard. This can be a great opportunity for thoseindividuals that have a passion for food and are looking for a new industry with an exciting career path. If youwant to become a chef or want to grow your career in seniors housing, this is agreat option for you.

Our industry needsheart driven, passionate professionals that enjoy working in service to others while gaining the skills and knowledge necessary for a long term, deeplysatisfying profession. We supportinternal promotions for our team members.

We also evaluate a person’s unique skill sets and recognize differentlevels of professional experience when considering candidates for the role.

SKILLS NEEDED:

• Confidence to engage with seniors, individually and in small groups
• Basic culinary skills and comfortabilitybeing in the kitchen
• Safety awareness in work habits
• Ability to operate different types ofkitchen equipment
• Calm demeanor in times of pressure
• Comfortability to interact with residents that have varying levels of physical and cognitive abilities
• Able to take direction and coaching from others
• Team player with ability to develop strong working relationships along with customer service focus
• Ability to adapt/respond quickly tothe needs and preferences of our residents
• An understanding or the willingness togain an understanding of the various forms of dementia and how to helpresidents with dementia still live with purpose

RELATABLE

EXPERIENCE:

• Experiences where you have workedin a culinary environment
• Past roles in which you have been tasked with providing excellent customer service
• Jobs you’ve had that include working with seniors or other vulnerable populations
• Previous service-based positions in healthcare, hospitality, or hotels
• Prior volunteer work or other work with vulnerable groups of people
• Jobs that included completing tasklists

1-At least 18 years of age

2-Experience in the kitchen

4-Willingness to learn how to work in a healthcare/assisted living environment

5-Ability to pass criminal record/background check

7-Must be able to work well independently with little oversight

As an organization we offer our team members agood benefits package, the ability to be heard, have their opinions count andthe opportunity to innovate. Our compensation package will be flexible for this role based on the credentialing,tenure and skill sets each candidate brings for consideration. The starting hourly wage range for this position is $17.00 to 19.00 per hour. Prior experience in culinary is preferred.

A passion for your work and acommitment to serving others are essential job qualifications. This is an opportunity to work in a booming industry that is constantly evolving and is making a positive impact for seniors every day. We are a healthcare company and being vaccinated against

COVID-19 is preferred. If you want tolearn more about this opportunity, please reach out to connect with us.