Chef 2

OceanView Management Company Inc.•Falmouth, ME

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Food Services Director and Chef 1, the Chef 2 is responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving foods, according to menu, recipes, and in accordance with Serv Safe standards and industry best practices. Chef 2 is responsible for consistently providing the highest quality of service and hospitality to residents and their family members, co-workers, vendors, and all visitors. The Chef 2 is frequently exposed to heat, steam, freezing temperatures, grease, oil, and common kitchen hazards.

Requirements

Minimum of one year of job-related cooking experience is required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and good command of the English language is required.
Demonstrated ability to keep written records and knowledge of proper food preparation, storage, and handling is required.
A minimum of one year of experience operating standard institutional cooking equipment such as meat slicer, mixer, steamer, and other institutional cooking equipment is required.
CPR Certified or willingness to become certified within six months of hire.
Valid Maine driver’s license is required.
A valid Serv Safe Food Handlers Certificate or willingness and ability to become certified within 90 days of hire or as required.

Responsibilities

Providing and contributing to a professional and productive environment by promoting a positive image and collaborative working style
Observing surroundings and resident behaviors, and taking responsibility to report potentially unsafe resident situations to supervisor
Attending staff and other mandatory trainings/meetings as expected
Adhering to all safety rules and regulations including proper lifting and transfer techniques, use of cut gloves and personal protective equipment
Monitoring, and contributing to the visual appeal and longevity of the physical plant (buildings) and surrounding grounds
Adhering to all Company rules, policies, procedures and expectations
Compliance with all the expectations of essential personnel including the ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, weekends, holidays and in severe weather
Communicating effectively with all co-workers, OceanView staff, vendors, residents and visitors
Preparing, cooking, portioning and serving well prepared foods as directed
Ensuring the implementation of daily pre-meal meetings
Using standard cooking techniques such as broiling, frying, roasting, stewing, and baking according to accepted standards
Interpreting recipes and modifying as required, mixing ingredients; quantity and batch cooking for main meals
Keeping work area neat, clean and organized and performing daily cleaning
Completing daily paperwork thoroughly, accurately, and on time
Adhering strictly to Serv Safe standards, HACCP standards, and industry best practices for sanitation and safe food handling
Using time, money and supplies efficiently and responsibly
Ensuring Dining Staff adheres to all safety rules and regulations
Ensuring the efficient use of inventory and compliance with FIFO practices
Ensuring the quality and presentation of all prepared foods
Ensuring the accurate delivery of modified and special diets as ordered
Driving and making deliveries
Ability to taste, smell, distinguish colors in order to judge food quality