Bistro Prep, Senior Living Community
Overview
You will own food preparation and plating for a new assisted living bistro in Apex, NC, serving seniors daily. Working with a small crew, you'll follow recipes, adhere to state food service regulations, and handle special requests. Your shift impacts resident satisfaction and well-being. This role suits a self-starter with cooking experience who thrives in a close-knit team.
What You'll Do9
- 1Prepare and plate meals for residents in the bistro, following recipes and presentation standards.
- 2Comply with state regulations for food service, including safety and hygiene practices.
- 3Handle special meal requests from senior residents, organizing them efficiently.
- 4Interact with residents professionally and warmly during service.
- 5Work weekends and peak meal times, maintaining speed and accuracy.
- 6Assist with bistro setup and cleanup, ensuring a clean environment.
- 7Collaborate with the small crew to coordinate meal service.
- 8Monitor food inventory and alert management when supplies are low.
- 9Follow all kitchen safety protocols, including proper food storage and handling.
Requirements8
- 1Cooking experience is required, preferably in a senior living or hospitality setting.
- 2Ability to follow recipes and plate food attractively.
- 3Understanding of state food service regulations and compliance.
- 4Capability to prepare, organize, and handle special resident requests.
- 5Professional and friendly interaction skills with seniors.
- 6Quick and efficient during peak meal service times.
- 7Availability to work weekends.
- 8Must be a self-starter, able to work independently with minimal supervision.
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