Cook

Brooklyn Pointe Senior Living•Brooklyn, OH

23d

About The Position

The Cook works under the Director, Restaurant and Hospitality and supports the Restaurant and Hospitality Department and Dining Room. The role is responsible for the quality of meals and meal-service delivery, as well as compliance with the community’s special diets. The Cook supports food-service planning and staff coaching, prepares meals according to the menu program and food-safety standards, and helps maintain a clean, safe kitchen and a positive dining experience for residents.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of food-service experience.

Nice To Haves

At least three years of food-service experience.

Responsibilities

Support the Director, Restaurant and Hospitality with planning, directing, controlling, communicating, and coaching in the Food Service Department.
Follow the menu program and nutritional requirements, purchasing practices approved by the management company when assisting with food purchasing, and procedures for special diets.
Respond to resident likes and dislikes and prepare food to residents’ satisfaction while following safe food-handling practices.
Maintain food temperatures and time controls during storage, production, and service; use equipment correctly; and store and date food items appropriately.
Support good resident experiences during meal service and circulate in the dining room to assess resident preferences and satisfaction.
Provide input and support on dietary-department hiring and staff training, contribute to staff evaluations as needed, and bring performance issues to the Director, Restaurant and Hospitality.
Maintain a clean kitchen, including equipment, walls, dry and cold storage, cooking and preparation surfaces, and dish-storage areas.
Work safely, help ensure employees reporting to the Cook work safely, and manage potentially hazardous conditions in compliance with safety standards.
Foster teamwork, show initiative in overcoming obstacles, assist others beyond job responsibilities, and contribute positively to co-workers, residents, and visitors.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed.