About Us

Terracina Grand is an award-winning, Mediterranean-inspired Assisted Living Community, located on the Terracina Grand Senior Living campus. Residents enjoy spacious apartments, fine dining in multiple dining rooms, requiring NO late night shifts and steady work, 365 days a year. Apply today to join our outstanding team of dedicated professionals!

Benefits we offer:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents
• Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with company contribution
• Additional Voluntary Benefits Plan Options through Colonial Life
• First Stop Health – Virtual Care Telehealth No Cost 24/7*
• Mental Health Support through Ability Assist (legal, financial, emotional No Cost 24/7)
• Identity Theft Protection and credit monitoring*
• Health Assessments*
• Wellness Discount Marketplace*
• 401K with company match
• OnShift Engage Reward Program (earn points for cash rewards!)
• Access earned pay BEFORE pay day – instantly through RAIN app
• Financial wellness, guidance, and unlimited access to an Investment Advisor through NFP Retirement
• LifeMart: one-stop resource for extra shopping savings
• PDO & Sick pay (for eligible employees)

*available through Health Insurance Plan(s)

Mission

To enrich the quality of life of our residents by creating a sustainable, nurturing and professional environment through caring, personalized service.

Purpose

The primary purpose of this position is to prepare and cook hot and cold food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, with our established policies and procedures, as well as sanitation, ordering, scheduling, setting menus, overall supervision of kitchen and as may be directed by the supervisor and/or Director of Culinary Operations, to assure that quality food service is provided at all times.

Essential Job Functions Duties and Responsibilities

Culinary Operations

• Review menus prior to preparation of food. Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus, standards, and recipes. Meals must be palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident. Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures. Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus. Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.
• Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submit to the Director of Culinary Services.
• Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Assist in establishing food service timelines to assure that meals are prepared timely.
• Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents who refuse foods served according to policy.
• Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis.
• Assist in food preparation for special meals, parties, and events.
• Meet federal and state in-service requirements.
• Lead the kitchen staff in duties and tasks as necessary.

Safety and Sanitation

• Prepare food, etc., in accordance with sanitary regulations including hand hygiene as well as with established policies and procedures.
• Ensure that the work area is maintained in a clean and safe manner. Ensure that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained.

Equipment and Supply Functions

• Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
• Assist in inventorying and correct storage of incoming food, supplies, etc., as necessary.

Education and Experience

• Culinary background and experience.
• Prefer 1 year experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Must be knowledgeable in cooking variety of foods in large quantities.
• Must be knowledgeable of culinary practices, procedures, and food safety.

Licensing/Certifications

• Prefer Serve Safe Certification or Food Handlers Certificate.