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Position Description : Position Title :

Cook

Department : Dietary

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Supervisor : Executive Chef

Supervises : N / A

Welcome to Legacy Pointe at UCF! We are currently looking for a passionate and skilled professional to join our team! This is an exciting opportunity to join a brand-new, state-of-the-art community located in Oviedo. Our unique affiliation with UCF sets us apart from any other continuing care retirement community in the Central Florida area! If you would like to be a part of this journey with us...we want to meet you!

For more information about our outstanding community, please visit our website : www.legacypointeatucf.com; our website can provide more information about Lifecare, Living Options, and Lifelong learning!

Benefits available to FT team members

POSITION SUMMARY :

This position is responsible for food preparation that meets or exceeds hospitality and service standards of this community, carrying out the Living in Style program! You will prepare all foods to meet quality, quantity and deadline requirements. You will also be able to effectively manage all food production in the absence of our Executive Chef.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Prepare food items using standardized recipes

Determine food and supplies needed and coordinate meal production with serving hours

Prepare all special dietary need as directed by the resident menus

Monitor all food items to see that at least the minimum guidelines for temperature, taste, and quality are upheld at all times

Maintain or exceed standards of appearance, cleanliness, hygiene, and health standards

Assist with orientation and training of new kitchen associates

Practice all safety and loss prevention procedures

Attend all in-services as required

Responsible for following all local, state, and federal policies regarding food handling

Assist with proper documentation of temperature logs, taste panel forms, and cleaning schedules

Other duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Educational Requirements and Experience :

Minimum of one year experience as cook preparing full line of menu items

Able to read, write, and follow written and verbal instructions

Able to prepare therapeutic / modified diets.

Banquet Experience preffered

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Willingness to work with the elderly in a senior living environment

Able to prepare therapeutic / modified diets.

Able to prepare food in a senior housing environment, which meets or exceeds hospitality and service standards.

Able to work on all Holidays, and for pre-planned special events.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY :

Works primarily indoors in a climate-controlled setting

Possible exposure to chemicals as identified in the MSDS Manual

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The following activities are performed on-the-job in this position according to the following time periods :

Stand

Walk

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel

Reach with hands and arms

Talk or hear

Taste or smell

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits :

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Shift :

Day shift

Evening shift

Experience :

Restaurant / Cooking : 1 year (Required)

Work Location : In person

Salary : $18 - $20

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