Cook

SOLTERRA TEAM SERVICES LLC•Tucson, AZ

36d•Onsite

About The Position

The responsibilities of this position are to prepare food in accordance with prescribed resident diet specifications, community procedures, and dietary and sanitary regulations under the supervision of the Director of Culinary Services. Additionally, the Cook prepares and serves food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portion, and temperature control procedures and community policies.

Requirements

Current Food Handlers Card for the State of Arizona
2 plus years prior experience cooking in a Retirement Community and/or Restaurant Food Service
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Proficiency in reading and writing English is required
Proficiency in basic math skills required
Able to lift a minimum of 25 to 75 pounds
Good communication skills
Team player
Highly organized
Knowledge / experience of health and safety regulations
Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents, families and to work cooperatively with other staff members
Must maintain regular attendance
Ability to work flexible hours, days, nights, weekends and holidays

Nice To Haves

Care for the Elderly experience a plus

Responsibilities

Create and maintain cooking and cleaning regimes (daily, weekly, periodically etc.) for all areas of the kitchen in line with the Company’s quality philosophy.
Ensure that any special dietary meals are prepared as per physician’s orders.
Prepare and present food to a high standard and quality and that all meal preparation areas comply with regulatory requirements.
Ensure that adequate stock controls are in place.
Operate the equipment, food and meal preparation areas within budgets.
Ensure that food handling, cleanliness, health, safety, risk assessments procedures within the meal preparation areas operate to the highest possible standards.
Maintain professional knowledge and competence.
Adhere to the Community’s disposal of waste policy.
Report immediately to the Director of Culinary Services or Manager on duty, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a resident, colleague, self.
Understand and ensure the implementation of the Community’s Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.
Report to the Director of Culinary Services and/or Maintenance Director, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard.
Promote and ensure the good reputation of the Community.
Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained.
Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you.