What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Cook IV position at Oakwood Brand?
Oakwood Village has an exciting opportunity for qualified candidates to join our Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge (East Side of Madison) senior living community facility team as a Production Cook IV.
The Production Cook IV is responsible for the overall preparation of food within the production environment and is responsible for all of the duties of a Production Cook III. This position will lead other production staff in the preparation of therapeutically accurate, attractively presented and cost effective meals.
Why work at Oakwood Village?
- Great pay up to $20.00/h plus an additional $1.00 for hours worked on 2nd Shift and weekends.
- A great retirement savings plan with a generous employer match.
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Paid Time Off for staff working 37.5 or more hours every two weeks.
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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance offered according to minimum amount of hours worked.
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Up to 3,000/year of Continuing Education/Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of employment.
- Shifts are 5AM-1:30pm and 10:00-6:30pm no hours beyond 7PM!
Essential Job Responsibilities of a Production Cook IV (Not intended to be an all-inclusive list)
- Adheres to published production forecasts and portion control to minimize waste. Will report shortages of food and overages of food.
- Provides direction to production staff and the replacement of production staff in the absence of the Executive Chef or Sous Chef, to include direction at all times in the production areas.
- Gives direction to kitchen staff during the absence of the Executive Chef or Sous Chef.
- Trains new staff members onsite training related to portioning, food presentation, production methods and sanitation.
- Prepares meals, according to menu and modified diets; using standardized menus; will monitor food delivery to units and dining rooms during meals for quality of service and menu accuracy.
- Relates changes in menu and production procedures as directed by the Executive Chef or Sous Chef.
- Utilizes correct HACCP and sanitation procedures in the process of frozen products.
- Cleans, monitors and organizes of work areas to provide safe sanitary work surfaces and equipment.
- Prepares for and assists with regulatory survey of the kitchen.
- Maintains temperature standards for equipment, food production and food presentation.
- Attends staff development and in-services for continued development within the Oakwood Dining Team.
- Serves on in-house committees as needed.
- Consistently meets customer satisfaction within Oakwood policies.
- Assists with food and supply ordering as well as receiving.
Essential Job Qualifications of a Production Cook IV (Not intended to be an all-inclusive list)
- Plans, organizes and prioritizes work load.
- Carries out job responsibilities in and accurate, flexible and conscientious manner within a fast pace multiple kitchen environments.
- Exercises independent judgement and make sound decisions.
- Communicates effectively with the residents and staff members.
- Directs dining staff to provide excellent customer service to residents, families and staff.
- Willingly accepts weekend/holiday work schedule and occasional overtime.
- Minimum 3 years quantity food production experience and/or training in a related setting.
Salary : $20
