Cook for Assisted Living Community

Starling at Ponte Vedra•405 Solana Road Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

12h

About The Position

Starling is a progressive, growing, senior living organization that believes our team members are paramount to our success. Identifying talent and developing leaders that share our values are at the core of who we are. While the right experience is important, we place the greatest emphasis on finding individuals with a sincere passion for each other and those we serve. POSITION SUMMARY Prepares food that meets or exceeds taste, hospitality and service standards of the community.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
One (1) year job related experience including food preparation, full-line menu items and therapeutic diets.
Food Services Sanitation Certificate.
Food Handler Certificate.

Nice To Haves

Culinary apprenticeship or training preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares food items using standardized recipes in a timely manner.
Determines food and supplies needed and coordinates meal production with serving hours.
Monitors all food items to see that at least the minimum guidelines for temperature, taste, and quality are upheld at all times.
Ensures the proper preparation, portioning, and serving of foods as indicated on the menu cycle and standardized recipes.
Ensures dishes are presented in a creative and attractive way.
Tastes and prepares food to determine quality.
Maintains or exceeds standards of appearance, cleanliness, hygiene, and health standards.
Practices all safety and loss prevention procedures.
Oversees food storage; checks labels and dates.
Completes cleaning duties.
Follows all local, state, and federal policies regarding food handling.
Assists with proper documentation of temperature logs and cleaning schedules.
Maintains food safety equipment records and food safety temperature records.
Other duties as assigned.