What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook: Full-time / $18/Hourly position at Provision Living?
Description
Cook
Job Title: Cook
Job Status: Full-time or Part-time
Reports To: Executive Chef / Dining Manager
Position Summary:
As the Cook, reporting directly to the Executive Chef/ Dining Manager, you will ensure the provision of quality food preparation in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations while supporting the team in optimizing each resident’s well-being and overall experience.
Essential Functions:
- Cook and bake
- Help with serving meals, drinks, and maintaining a clean work area
- Support all catering, room service, special party needs, marketing functions, etc.
- Take drink and food orders
- Sanitize, set and bus tables
- Maintain food inventories and perform food cost control measures
- Possess a working knowledge of individual assignments and resident dining needs
- Practice sanitation regulations and safety rules with regards to preparing, handling, labeling and storing food, and clean kitchen equipment
- Complete daily checklist of duties for kitchen and dining room
- Follow all policies for Dining Service Department
- Assist with Sales/Marketing procedures to develop and enhance satisfaction levels
- Perform other tasks as assigned
Requirements
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED preferred, but will consider work/life experiences.
- 2-4 Years of experience
- Exceptional knowledge of multiple cooking techniques including baking, sauté, fry, sauces, and cold food prep
- Possess string knife skills, able to follow a recipe and a solid knowledge of measurements
- Requires a firm understanding and ability to practice proper food handling techniques
- Current ServSafe Certification- or the ability to get one within the first 60 days
- Need to continuously stand and walk, reach, bend to the floor, and carry serving trays, dishes and food service items. Will also lift heavy pans, trash and various kitchen equipment
- Collaborative team player
- Strong customer service, and communication skills
- Self-motivated with strong organizational skills
- Possess an appreciation of seniors and an understanding of the aging process
- Basic mathematical skills
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to lift/move up to 50lbs, bend, maintain stationary position, move freely, operate equipment, ascend/descend freely, and position self to reach equipment above or below normal standing height.
Benefits & Compensation:
We offer a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, employee assistance program, and employer paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
EEO/AA
Salary : $18 - $0
