Full Time Cook II

ROLAND PARK PLACE•Baltimore, MD

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Roland Park Place (RPP) is the only full-service, accredited nonprofit continuing care retirement community in Charm City and a leader in aging services for older adults and their families. RPP offers premier access to Baltimore City life coupled with the comfort and convenience of suburban living — all in a beautiful, landscaped, park-like setting with breathtaking city skyline views. Come see why Roland Park Place is the #1 CCRC in Maryland, #5 in the nation, and certified as a Great Place to Work! We are not a nursing home or typical retirement community. At our luxury, resort-like community, we are driven to provide our residents with the best hospitality the Baltimore Area has to offer, so our residents don’t have to leave home for an incredible restaurant experience. Come join us in pushing the envelope! The successful candidate will find great satisfaction in making people happy through hospitality, relationship building, and in helping others develop their potential through strong, effective leadership.

Requirements

2 years of related experience and/or training in food production
A high school degree or equivalent required
This position requires standing, walking, and bending throughout the entire work day and the ability to lift, stack, and maneuver objects that may weigh 30 to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

ServSafe Food Handler certification is a plus

Responsibilities

Cleaning, measuring, weighing, labeling, and preparation of food products for service
Prepares a variety of foods with different cooking methods including but not limited to: poaching, steaming, grilling, roasting, mixing, pureeing, slicing, chopping, and baking
Adheres to strict par levels and recipe specifications as established by leadership
Ensures recipes are followed with accuracy to ensure nutritional adequacy
Properly executes all recipe procedures including scaling and batch preparation
Prepares food products to ensure that minimal waste is accrued
Checks all food products for quality and notifies leadership immediately if there is a question about color, smell, feel, storage practices, or shelf life
Exhibits proper knife skills and knife safety procedures at all times
Operates all kitchen equipment properly and follows manufacturer and company safety guidelines
Completes assigned prep work to stock and set up stations as necessary
Maintains stock of all necessary items to ensure that all meal service periods run smoothly
Maintains required food safety documentation including temperature logs, cooling logs, and production sheets as required
Maintains the cleanliness of the kitchen via constant upkeep of production areas and removal of debris
Assists other team members during high volume when needed
Upholds the highest quality standards for food safety and cleanliness
Tests the temperature of food as directed and ensures leftover food is stored properly
Follows company safety and sanitation policies and procedures
Communicates issues to leadership on a timely basis
Contributes to a positive resident and guest experience by doing everything they are empowered to exceed their expectations
Performs other tasks and duties as assigned by a supervisor or manager
Completes all assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner
Performs job within scheduled time unless approved by the leadership
Break periods are taken during every shift and are taken at a time so as to not conflict with the needs of the department
Follows all Roland Park Place policies with regards to uniform, personal protective equipment (PPE), appearance, and hygiene
Presents him/herself as a positive ambassador for the department and Roland Park Place as a whole
Interacts with residents/guests in a cheerful, engaging, and energetic manner with the intent to ensure the resident/ guest has a pleasurable and complete experience
Is responsive to the needs and suggestions of residents/guests as well as the growth and change inherent in our business
Is self-motivated and functions in a manner that minimizes leadership redirection
Is depended upon for a consistent and quality job in the absence of supervision