Book Nook Cook

Description

Position Description

The Cafe Cook/Server serves snacks and meals in a counter/cafe setting, paying close attention to achieving a high level of food quality in relation to thoughtful, properly seasoned, beautifully presented and well executed food items, and providing excellence in customer service taking orders and at the register.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparing various food items served to residents to include grilled items.
• Take customer orders and ensure payment is assessed to the appropriate account.
• Hand or carry food to the residents at counter or seated.
• Must understand, demonstrate and monitor compliance regulations of federal, state, and local governing authorities, adhering to all procedures and guidelines.
• Properly label and date all food items without fail.
• Adhere to all Dining Arts department protocols and procedures.
• Maintain proper personal appearance and hygiene according to established guidelines.

Typical Physical Demands

• Must be able to successfully complete the WorkSTEPS Functional Testing program. This program assists in determining whether applicants/employees are able to safely perform essential job functions.
• Ability to squat, kneel, bend, stoop, reach (above the shoulders) and lift most of the day.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time and move hands and arms in any direction.
• Must be able to tolerate a noisy, hot, humid environment, as well as cold temperatures from refrigerators and freezers.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs and push food carts weighing more than 100 lbs.
• Exposure to detergents & chemicals used in cleaning.
• Work beyond duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.
• Senses of sight, hearing, touch and smell required.

Key Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong verbal communication skills. The ability to read, write, understand, and speak fluently and correctly in the English language.
• Must be able to calmly handle frequent interruptions.
• Work habits must include regular attendance, punctually, teamwork, initiative, willingness to learn, dependability, and promptness.
• Working knowledge of standard commercial kitchen equipment and efficient usage.
• Ability to embody and uphold the corporate personality and culture of Arbor Acres with its emphasis on warmth, caring, generation of community, enthusiasm, achievement of excellence, and joy.
• Bilingual is a plus, but not required.

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Minimum Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year prior experience in related position.
• ServSafe certified. (Must be able to obtain within six months of employment.)

Qualifications

Salary : $16 - $17