What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook ~ Cornelia's Restuarant position at The Davis Community?
Description
*Competitive Wages*
Cornelia’s upscale cuisine at The Davis Community.
Named after founder Champion Davis’ mother, Cornelia’s is a neighborhood restaurant featuring cooking with a modern twist. Menus highlight locally sourced comfort food, craft brews and creative cocktails from the full bar.
We are open to the public and located in the gated Davis Community. The gates will open as you approach them.
COMMUNITY CULTURE
At The Davis Community, deliberate and diligent efforts are made to emphasize and focus on an underlying culture of respect and service that can be seen and felt by all. Employees, residents, and guests of the community are treated with respect and personalized care to the best of the organization’s ability. The desire to continue to elevate all aspects of services is preeminent so that Davis can provide an empowering and caring retirement atmosphere filled with friends, enjoyment, and a fulfilling sense of community.
- State-of-the-art Facilities
- On-demand Pay
- Free Membership to our gym and indoor pool
- Work-life Balance
- Growth
- Competitive Wages
The Davis Community requires that all current and new employees, including contract staff, receive an annual influenza vaccination and TB skin test unless a reasonable or disability accommodation is granted.
The Cook plans, prepares, and cooks food items to ensure the highest quality service and experience for customers in accordance with food health and safety regulations and company standards. Work may include operating a grill, oven, and/or fryer. Responsibilities include following instructions relating to timely preparation of food orders, organizing workstations, and assisting other cooks/staff as needed
1. Prepares and assembles ingredients for menu items.
2. Prepares high-quality meals and food items according to company recipes.
3. Stores excess food at the correct temperature in order to avoid food spoilage.
4. Ensures that food portions and food presentation meet company standards.
5. Monitors supplies and re-orders stock as needed.
6. Ensures that cooking utensils are clean before each use.
7. Cleans and sterilizes food preparation areas.
8. Assists other cooks to ensure that food orders are completed in a timely manner.
9. Recommend ideas for specials or seasonal dishes.
10. Ensure each guest order has correct food.
11. Deliver food order to wait staff in a timely manner.
12. Efficiently resolves problems with customer orders.
13. Ensure that refrigerators and storeroom are kept tidy.
14. Ensures that food health and safety regulations are followed.
15. Assists with all aspects of the kitchen as needed included meal prep, dining service clearing and dishwashing.
16. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements
· Works in a well-lighted, temperature-controlled area.
· Knowledge of various cooking techniques and methods.
· Ability to follow recipes.
· Effective communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
· Frequent standing, stooping, walking, reaching, handling and pushing. Lifting an carrying of objects up to 50lbs.
· Minimal exposure to infectious diseases.
· Physical job demands may be subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Licensure/ Certification: ServSafe food handling certification is preferred.
Experience: 1 year of experience working as a Cook
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
