Cook

Position Details

Employment: Full-Time

Salary: 17.00 Hourly

Are you looking for a new opportunity to show off your culinary skills? Look no further!

We are currently accepting applications for Cooks for our beautiful, assisted living community, Sonata Viera!

Qualified candidates should have previous experience within the culinary field.

Job Summary:

The Community Cook reports to the Community Chef and assists in preparing meals in a safe and appetizing manner in compliance with dietary standards and food-related Community policies and procedures.

Cook Procedure:

Essential Functions:

Prepares food items on Community Chef's daily menu for Residents within scheduled time frame

Keeps food service areas clean

Monitors inventory

Supervises servers in the absence of the Community Chef

Maintains clean, neat, and safe work environment

Demonstrates knowledge of kitchen equipment including but not limited to: ovens, slicers, mixers, steam tables, steamers, toasters, coffee pots, refrigerators, and freezers

Assures that Resident diets are being followed

Assures employees and Resident guest meals are accounted for on a daily basis

Reports to Community Chef any loss, breakage, or waste of supplies and equipment

Observes and communicates to Community Chef any problems or potential problems in the dietary department

Has the ability to work with little or no supervision

Has the ability to cook large quantities of food and deliver a superior product

Has the ability to guide and instruct others in food preparation and food serving

Has the ability to maintain professional demeanor under stress

Has the ability to recognize needs and help others without prompting

Has the ability to relate well with other employees and Residents of the Community

Is neat, clean, and works safely

Maintains current cleaning list and highest standards for kitchen cleanliness

Respects Resident rights and adheres to Community policy on Resident care

Performs all other duties assigned by Community Chef

Compliance and Safety:

Follows all emergency procedures

Understands all safety policies and procedures

Reports on-the-job injuries to the Community Chef before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occurs

Communication:

Communicates effectively with Community Chef and other staff

Immediately advises Community Chef of any changes in physical and mental health of a Resident

Maintains acceptable attendance record, notifying chef if expected to be late or unable to work in accordance with Community HR policies and procedures, and follows work schedule

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification:

Serv Safe Certification required

Has a working knowledge of rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation

Knowledge of cooking times and temperatures essential in accordance to state guidelines

Knowledge of various cuts of meat and seasonings

Demonstrates ability in a wide range of food preparation and skills

Experienced in dealing with seniors and their dietary needs

Ability to read, write, and speak English

Physical Requirements:

Physically able to bend and reach

Physically able to push and pull and lift up to 40-50 pounds if necessary

Physically able to stand for extended periods of time

Ability to work in a hot/humid environment for extended amounts of time

May be subject to burns from hot foods, cuts from knives, and falls on slippery floors if caution is not used when working

Can determine quality and palatability of food through taste and smell