Cook Full-time Full-time Job

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for providing a high-quality meal at all times to residents, guests, and staff. The cook will participate in all aspects of food production. This position may be required to supervise other staff positions. The cook reports to the Executive Chef or the Director of Dining Services/

Essential Functions:

· Prepare all food in accordance with the daily menu planner, using Senior Lifestyle standardized recipes, in a timely manner.

· Work the food line during mealtime.

· Plate food in an attractive manner and ensure that all condiments and garnishes are prepared and served with the appropriate food.

· Keep work area and serving line equipment clean and adhere to sanitation cleaning schedules.

· Ensure proper food temperature maintenance.

· Keep stock rooms, coolers, and freezers clean and ensure that food supply stocks are rotated all perishables are labeled, dated, and stored properly.

· Keep food waste to a minimum by using food storage and food recycling techniques.

· Attend all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.

· Perform all duties in adherence to Senior Lifestyle Corporation standards.

· Strive to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.

· Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward all residents, visitors, and co-workers.

· Adhere to all policies and procedures of Senior Lifestyle Corporation.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:

Level of Formal Education: A high school diploma or general education degree; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Area of Study: General / Culinary Arts

Years of Experience: 0-3 years

Type of Experience: Production Cooking, Therapeutic Diets

Special Certifications: Obtain/ hold and local, states, and/or county required food handling/ sanitation licenses and/or certificates

Language Skills: English

Technical Competencies: Entry-level proficiency with Microsoft Office Products, including Excel, and Word

Skills and Ability:

· Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

· Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

· Ability to handle multiple projects.

Information Systems: Basic computer skills.

Personal Attributes: Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward customers and co-workers.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Rotating weekends

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees are required to wear a mask.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Winter Haven, FL 33881: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• professional cooking: 1 year (Preferred)
• knife skills: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location