Cook- Summit at Brighton

Jewish Home•Town of Brighton, NY

1d•$18 - $22

About The Position

GENERAL SCOPE: Prepares Kosher lunch and dinners for all residents their guests and employees. EDUCATION / QUALIFICATION: High school diploma required. Associates Degree in culinary arts/food service is preferred. Must be able to read and follow recipe cards, write, add subtract, communicate in English and follow directions. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Responsible for recipe adherence on all prepared items. Prepares lunch entrees based on daily menu. Completes prep of dinner entrees, side dishes, salad, starch and desserts. Prepares entrees that are pre-ordered for Enriched Living residents and Extended Care residents. Prepares plates for all residents/guests in a timely and attractive manner. Prepares foods as assigned from standardized recipes. Maintains kitchen cleanliness and food preparation according to state and local health department code requirements. Responsible for temperature checks of coolers/freezers. Responsible for temperature checks of food leaving the kitchen. Responsible for cleaning work areas including scrubbing, cleaning, sweeping and mopping. Responsible for completing production sheets for each meal. Responsible for pulling and using proper items for day’s menus. Responsible for maintaining Kosher integrity. Responsible for covering, dating and labeling all products whenever used. Responsible for cleaning and maintaining a sanitary environment while working. Keeps work area and serving line equipment clear and adheres to sanitation cleaning schedules. Ensures that all condiments and garnishes that are required are prepared and served with appropriate foods Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment and the achievement of safe working practice. All other duties as assigned. EXPERIENCE: At least 3 years of cooking in high quality restaurant/hotel. Must possess knowledge of sanitation, recipes and teamwork. Must possess good organizational skills. This description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of position scope. Jewish Home is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis [“protected class”] including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Must be able to read and follow recipe cards, write, add subtract, communicate in English and follow directions.
At least 3 years of cooking in high quality restaurant/hotel.
Must possess knowledge of sanitation, recipes and teamwork.
Must possess good organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree in culinary arts/food service is preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for recipe adherence on all prepared items.
Prepares lunch entrees based on daily menu.
Completes prep of dinner entrees, side dishes, salad, starch and desserts.
Prepares entrees that are pre-ordered for Enriched Living residents and Extended Care residents.
Prepares plates for all residents/guests in a timely and attractive manner.
Prepares foods as assigned from standardized recipes.
Maintains kitchen cleanliness and food preparation according to state and local health department code requirements.
Responsible for temperature checks of coolers/freezers.
Responsible for temperature checks of food leaving the kitchen.
Responsible for cleaning work areas including scrubbing, cleaning, sweeping and mopping.
Responsible for completing production sheets for each meal.
Responsible for pulling and using proper items for day’s menus.
Responsible for maintaining Kosher integrity.
Responsible for covering, dating and labeling all products whenever used.
Responsible for cleaning and maintaining a sanitary environment while working.
Keeps work area and serving line equipment clear and adheres to sanitation cleaning schedules.
Ensures that all condiments and garnishes that are required are prepared and served with appropriate foods
Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment and the achievement of safe working practice.
All other duties as assigned.