Learning Opportunities

Essential Job Functions – Cook/Chef

• Assists Culinary Director/Executive Chef with all kitchen operations and preparation.
• Prepares and cooks Italian meals/recipes and desserts on a regular basis
• Actively presents cooking, preparation demonstrations and food tasting to the residents and guests.
• Assists in determining how food should be presented to provide Best in class experience and create decorative food displays with Italian flare.
• Creates themed interactions with guests, offering them a unique experience.
• Ensure every food item leaving the kitchen is top quality and presented appropriately.
• Demonstrates a passion for food service, providing an exceptional “Italian” experience to our residents and guests.
• Provides feedback on recipes.
• Exemplifies at all times standards of cleanliness, sanitation and operational organization.
• Exhibit leadership and management standards with all Culinary Services staff.
• Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance and presentation standards at all times.
• Exhibits cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Demonstrates knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production.
• Visits and interacts with residents to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, appearance and dining experience; and socializes with the residents and their families.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or the equivalent education, training and experience.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years restaurant or equivalent cooking experience.
• The ability to speak, read and comprehend the English language.
• Knowledge of preparation and line production communication with other dining and cooking employees.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Responsible for own airfare to Florida.
• Exit the U.S. upon end of term.
• The ability to speak, read and comprehend the English language.

Hours: 40 hours a week
Number of Days Off: 2 days

Essential Job Functions – Server

• Provides a warm welcome and quality service for all residents and guests.
• Performs all dining room duties, including serving residents, guests, setting and clearing tables, etc.
• Demonstrates exceptional experience for all residents and guests.
• Actively assists residents and guests with requests and needs as they arise.
• Creates themed interactions with guests, offering them a unique experience.
• Exemplifies at all times Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and organization.
• Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance and presentation standards at all times.
• Exhibits dining room appearance and presentation standards at all times.
• Exemplifies Community standards of fully staffed, operational, and stocked dining room.
• Exhibits serving standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Knowledges in areas of serving, preparation and plating.
• Sets tables and maintains work stations in proper order. Takes orders, provides service and requested items both graciously and courteously. Answers questions about menu items.
• Clears dishes from tables during and after meal service.
• Serves customers using proper serving etiquette and promotes an inviting dining atmosphere.
• Interacts with residents and family members with personality and enjoyment.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or the equivalent education, training and experience.
• One (1) year restaurant, hospitality or food service experience.
• The ability to speak, read and comprehend the English language.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age
• Responsible for own airfare to Florida
• Exit the U.S. upon end of term

Hours a week: 40 hours
Number of Days Off: 2 days