Line Cook - INCREASED WAGE - FT - Memory Care - Louisville

Situated at the base of the Rocky Mountains, in Louisville, Colorado, Balfour’s Louisville senior living communities enjoy no fewer than 300 days of sunshine a year.  Each community enjoys a comfortable and elegant environment with our signature amenities and services.  We encourage you to join our team as we deliver exceptional service for our residents.

Schedule: Full time - Wednesday through Sunday - shift time is 6:00 am - 2:00 pm 

What does a Line Cook do at Balfour Senior Living?

•    Prepare/Cook hot and cold foods according to production plan, recipes, while adhering to ServSafe and Balfour policies and procedures.

•    Display and serve hot and cold foods in an appropriate and attractive manner.

•    Receive and appropriately respond to oral and written directions and communication.

•    Knowledgeable of the use, care, and sanitation of kitchen equipment.

•    Report any hazardous conditions/broken equipment and accidents to Culinary Director/Manager on Duty

•    Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, maintaining food storage and disposing of food properly in accordance with policies and procedures.

•    Demonstrate knowledge of infection and exposure control and adhering to safe food handling policies and procedures (ServSafe).

•    Be in compliance with education programs mandated by Balfour Senior Living, State and Federal guidelines.

* This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Qualifications/Requirements/Conditions

•    Minimum of 2 years of experience in an institutional or restaurant setting.

•    Willing to work around odors and extreme temperatures in the kitchen and storage areas.

•    Basic ability to read, write, understand, and speak the English language

•    Ability to communicate openly, honestly, and responsibly with coworkers and management.

•    High School Diploma or equivalent

•    Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and squat for long periods of time.

•    Ability to push/pull objects and lift/carry objects between 20-50 pounds unassisted on a frequent basis.

•    Willing to work beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays when necessary – Be flexible.

* Balfour is a pet-friendly community; you may be exposed to animal hair and dander. 

Health & Wellness Protocols: Until further notice, interviews will take place virtually. Newly-hired associates will complete Balfour Senior Living's New Hire Orientation virtually, then receive important training about how to keep our residents, and themselves, as healthy as possible. This includes things like hand washing and social distancing. You will also follow wellness protocols developed under guidance of health agencies before entering any of our buildings. If you have any questions regarding the current protocols, please include them in your cover letter or discuss with the Balfour representative who contacts you. 

Balfour Senior Living’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy:

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises that COVID-19 can cause serious, life-threatening complications, and there is no way to know how COVID-19 will affect an individual. Further, an individual who becomes infected with COVID-19 could spread the virus to friends, family, co-workers, residents and others around them. Therefore, in a effort to protect our associates and our residents, all Balfour Senior Living employees are required to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination prior to commencement of employment with our organization. Qualified exemption requests may be submitted to the human resources department for consideration. We are also able to assist eligible candidates in locating a vaccination site.

Why Balfour? 

• Scheduling variety and flexibility:1st, 2nd, overnight and PRN/Flex pool opportunities available for many positions 
• Immediate healthcare coverage for eligible employees working 32 or more hours per week (Full & 3/4 time status) 
• Medical, dental and vision plan coverage 
• Paid time off (PTO) and sick time for full and part time employees   
• Tuition Reimbursement Program 
• Employee Referral Bonus Program 
• Employee Resident Referral Bonus Program 
  
  

Founded in 1997, Balfour Senior Living has received national and international recognition for the quality of its exterior architecture and its elegant interior design marked by the use of a vibrant color palette and a diverse collection of fine art. With round-the-clock nursing coverage and an extensive activity program, Balfour’s quality of care and life enrichment programming makes the company a leader in the growing world of senior housing. Since the first community opened in Louisville, Colorado in 1999, Balfour has grown to include nine communities in the Denver Metro area and one in Ann Arbor, Michigan. From its inception, Balfour Senior Living has sought to be the most admired senior living company in the United States. 

Balfour Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) complying with state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and providing equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, or racial status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, discharge, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, compensation, benefits, and training.