Title: | Cook - FT |
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ID: | 1131365 |
Department: | Food Services |
Salary Range: | 21.32 |
Come and join our vibrant retirement community and enjoy being a key member of our Team.
We know that our people are the key to our success. We are a CCRC situated on a beautiful 50-acre campus with warm and friendly staff.
Primary Purpose:
We are looking for a passionate culinary individual to fill the Cook position in our Food Services Department. The cook position is responsible for resolving issues and serving as a link between Dining, Dietary and upper management. The ideal candidate will be a competent individual who will be able to guide and maintain professional examples in a gracious, hospitable environment. The cook will be well-versed in processes under the role’s responsibility and will be results-driven and focused.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Monitor food prep, plating, recipes, activities along with other cooks, prep cooks and other kitchen workers.
- Ability to maintain new cooking techniques and utilize all kitchen equipment.
- Plan menus, requisition food and kitchen supplies.
- Set up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies and ingredients.
- Preps food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, making dressings, preparing sauces, cooking to proper temperatures). Cooking menu items in cooperation with the rest of the Kitchen staff
- Cooks’ meals to order.
- Monitors and tasting food created by other cooks and takes accountability of food coming out of the kitchen.
- Cleanup & sanitize food prep area and kitchen.
- Stock inventory appropriately. Always Maintains a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.
- Directly supervises food-service associates as a role model in accordance with policies, procedures and applicable laws.
- Trains employees; plans, assigns and directs work; appraises performance.
- Advises management of purchasing requirements with a focus on minimizing waste and avoiding product shortages.
- Use approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, consistency, serving temperatures and standard portion control. Stores,
labels and dates food items according to policy; maintains established food rotations in storage to minimize spoilage and waste. Follow all safety guidelines to ensure
Qualifications/Skills:
- Prep Cook experience required.
- Line Cook experience required.
- Experience in High End hospitality is plus.
- Must possess a positive attitude and be a team player.
- Must have excellent customer service skills
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
- Long periods of standing and walking.
- Must be able to walk the entire campus.
- Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents and other staff.
- Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, etc., more than fifty (50) pounds.
- Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents.
- Is subject to falls, bumps from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, etc.
- May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, and conditions. etc., including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
- May be required to work on weekends and holidays.
- May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired.
Full-Time Benefits
Health Insurance Health Savings Account Dental Insurance 403(b) Plan Employee Assistance Program |
Life and AD&D Insurance Long Term Disability Voluntary AFLAC LegalCare Paid Time Off |
Student Loan Paydown Program Tuition Reimbursement Scholarships Employee Appreciation Events |
Technology
ADP |
HRIS/Payroll System Software |
MealTracker |
Nutrition Management |
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