What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prep Cook position at The Sheridan at Lakewood Ranch?
Overview
Provides high quality food preparation at all times for residents, guests, and staff. Participates in all aspects of food production paying close attention to ensure maximum production of edible portions. Monitors inventory to ensure perishable products are prepared and served without waste. Helps maintain high standards of kitchen sanitation according to our policies and procedures.
Essential Functions
Assists with food preparation using Company standardized recipes. Assures meal presentation and portion control standards are met according to Company policy and procedure manual.
Works the food line during mealtime.
Plates food in an attractive manner and ensures that all condiments and garnishes are prepared and served with the appropriate foods according to our garnishing policy. Serves correct portion sizes and therapeutic meals according to our standard portions and therapeutic diets policies.
Keeps work area and serving line equipment clean and adheres to sanitation cleaning schedules. Adheres to personal hygiene policy.
Ensures proper food temperature maintenance.
Keeps stock rooms, coolers & freezers clean and ensures that food supply stocks are rotated, all perishables are covered, labeled, dated and stored properly.
Keeps food waste to a minimum by using food storage and food recycling techniques.
Attends all required training, in services, and staff meetings. Meets all department training standards through regulatory training and/or other necessary training modules as required.
Performs all duties in adherence to Company standards. Adheres to all policies and procedures of Company.
Affects budgets by avoiding waste of products and time.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High School Diploma required
Basic production cooking experience preferred
Must obtain/hold any required local, state, and/or county required food handling/sanitation licenses and/or certificates
Benefits Description
Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off. Team members may also be eligible to receive a bonus based on their position. All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday. Senior Lifestyle requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination for all employees because of our commitment to the health and safety of our residents, their family members, and all of our team members.
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