Assistant Cook - Full Time
About The Position
Work With Excellence, Serve With Heart Open position for an ASSISTANT COOK-FULL TIME Westminster Communities of Florida is a national leader in senior living and dedicated to a Mission and ministry of service to older adults. We provide senior living communities offering an active lifestyle and excellent care to our residents Westminster Winter Park, a beautiful lakeside Active Living Community in Winter Park has an open position for an Assistant Cook, Full Time. We are a not-for-profit community service organization dedicated and committed to providing services for older adults. We are an "EOE" and "Honor those who have served." 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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Florida Serv Safe certification required or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of date of hire.
- 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.
- Ability to read, write and speak the English language and understand and follow written and oral directions.
- Ability to perform basic math skills.
- Basic knife handling skills.
- Ability to fill in for cook as needed on a temporary basis
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Experience with POS Systems
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
Benefits
- Fun Work Environment
- Competitive Wages
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Fitness Facility Onsite
- Employee Discounts Employee Café
- Paid Time Off
- Parking
- Career Advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
