Cook II

Cook II

Full-Time:

• $23.50-24.50 an hour

• LOTS of growth opportunity in a stable & beautiful work environment.

• Fulltime Benefits include PTO, Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more.

• 401k with employer match.

• Tuition Assistance.

• Talent development program.

• Access to on-demand pay.

• Commuter reimbursement.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES:

• Responsible for preparing and serving all food items based on standardized recipes to include, but not limited to: sauces, sautes, boils, braises and roasts items as well as fries, steams, grills, bakes, and short order cook.
• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, fish, vegetables and other food items for cooking, assuming 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Assist in food prep assignments to include daily prep, special functions, banquets, catering, holiday and special events.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours and determines amount and type of food and supplies required for daily menus. Ensures that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food are preserved.
• Follows all safety procedures when handling kitchen equipment and complies with department sanitation standards and personal hygiene/uniform standards.
• Performs other duties as required and assigned by Chefs and/or supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of three years experience as a cook in a hotel, restaurant, retirement community or similar institution.
• Ability to plan and organize work, to interpret instructions, recipes, specifications and standards.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment operations and maintenance. Some knowledge of nutrition and diet.
• Culinary education preferred.

CRITICAL FUNCTION:

• This position is essential to the safety of our residents and staff; and to the operation and function of the community. Employee may be recalled to report to work for an emergency, unusual occurrence, resident care need, visit from regulatory/governing agencies or any other event deemed necessary by the Executive Director, Administrator, and designee.

What you will bring:

Our ideal candidate will be reliable and follow safety procedures and duties assigned by a supervisor.

• Ability to multitask, work on projects while answering phone and greeting visitors.

• Must display a friendly, courteous and helpful attitude toward the residents and the public.

• Ability to communicate effectively in English. Able to perform simple mathematics and basic knowledge of computer programs.

• High School graduate. General office and heavy phone experience preferred.

• Current drivers license.

• Legally Authorized to work in the United States

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