Cook - Part Time

Watercrest Senior Living•The Villages, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Watercrest Buena Vista is looking for a Cook/Culinary Associate to join their Culinary team! Bring your talents to the forefront as you provide a Watercrest Culinary Experience! Providing a variety of quality, fine dining recipes that enliven the senses of our residents, associates, and guests. The company is faith-driven and mission-centered, with a mission "To Welcome, To Care, To Serve" that inspires associates to recognize and celebrate one another’s God-given gifts through service. They have achieved Great Place to Work status nine years in a row and invest in their associates' career development.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
SERV Safe (Required)
Two (2) years’ experience in professional food service

Nice To Haves

A culinary apprenticeship or training is preferred

Responsibilities

Servant Leadership directs all aspects of decision making
Conducts meal preparation, service, and clean-up in accordance with nutritional guidelines, regulations and prescribed resident diets
Knowledge of proper use of all cooking appliances
Assist with maintaining emergency food supplies
Communicate with all culinary vendors
Ensure presence in the dining room for resident satisfaction
Assists in providing adaptive equipment for residents when necessary
Ensures food service is presented in an attractive, gracious and timely manner
Ensure dishes, cooking utensils, and pots and pans are stored properly
Do pre-preparation for meals later in the day, week, or weekend or for special events
Reports to the Executive Chef any equipment and supplies that are needed
Provide a high level of culinary customer service and promote a restaurant style dining atmosphere
Maintain a safe, sanitary, clean, and organized cooking area
Must be in company uniform and resident ready at all times