Assistant Cook I

Westminster Brand 051816•Orlando, FL

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Westminster Towers is a large upscale Active Living Community and Health Center located just south of downtown Orlando. We are a church related, not-for-profit community service organization dedicated and committed to providing services for older adults and persons with special needs by creating and administering excellent residential and health care facilities. Cook Assistant I | POSITION SUMMARY: Prepares and serves quality food including salads, cold sandwiches and pantry items using quality ingredients for residents, guests and employees. May prepare hot food items under the instruction of a cook. Will provide excellent customer service to patrons of the café. ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS: Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Communities. Performs limited hot food preparation under the direct supervision of the cook in accordance standardized recipes. Performs cold food preparation under the guidance of the cook in accordance standardized recipes. Includes salads, sandwiches and deserts. Distributes prepared food to all areas of service accurately and consistent in preparation and presentation. Restocks items as needed throughout the shift. Cleans and maintains station by practicing good safety, sanitation and organization skills. Assist with the cleaning, sanitation and organization of the kitchen and equipment.

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Florida SafeStaff certification required or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of date of hire.
Experience: Full understanding of basic food preparation methods and cooking techniques in quantity food production.
A minimum of 12 months experience in a full service culinary setting.
Requirements: Ability to perform basic math skills.
Ability to read, write and speak the English language and understand and follow written and oral directions.
Basic knife handling skills.

Responsibilities

Prepares and serves quality food including salads, cold sandwiches and pantry items using quality ingredients for residents, guests and employees.
May prepare hot food items under the instruction of a cook.
Will provide excellent customer service to patrons of the café.
Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Communities.
Performs limited hot food preparation under the direct supervision of the cook in accordance standardized recipes.
Performs cold food preparation under the guidance of the cook in accordance standardized recipes. Includes salads, sandwiches and deserts.
Distributes prepared food to all areas of service accurately and consistent in preparation and presentation.
Restocks items as needed throughout the shift.
Cleans and maintains station by practicing good safety, sanitation and organization skills.
Assist with the cleaning, sanitation and organization of the kitchen and equipment.