Cook

Description

Job Title: Cook

Reports To: Food and Beverage Manager

Summary: The Cook will be responsible for using high-quality ingredients to prepare delicious meals for our residents. The ideal candidate is experienced, creative, and committed to creating an excellent food experience for residents.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Cook or otherwise prepare high-quality, nutritious meals with excellent food presentation according to recipes and/or menu
• Set up the kitchen with necessary tools and equipment
• Prepare food and present it in an appealing manner
• Maintain appropriate levels of inventory and restock when necessary
• Follow all food safety regulations
• Participate in daily kitchen opening and closing procedures
• Prepares food items on Community’s daily menu for Residents within scheduled time frame
• Keeps food service areas clean in compliance with local and state regulations
• 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 while on shift
• Reports to supervisor any loss, breakage, or waste of supplies and equipment
• Observes and communicates to supervisor any problems or potential problems in the dietary department

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

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Serv Safe Certification may be required
• Two (2) years of related experience in the restaurant industry preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

• Has the ability to work with little or no supervision
• Knowledge of cooking times and temperatures essential in accordance to state guidelines
• 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
• Express compassion for residents, associates, and guests on a consistent basis
• Is willing to work flexible hours
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills

Working Conditions: Specific physical requirements are outlined in accordance with the American Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)

• Requires interaction with co-workers, residents, or vendors
• Occasional weekend, evening, or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
• 100% time spent on site in community setting
• Possible exposure to communicable disease and infections
• Exposure to latex
• Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards
• Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment

Physical Demands:

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Climb or balance
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Talk or hear
• Taste or smell
• Vision
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds