Cook

ELIM PARK BAPTIST HOME INC•Cheshire Village, CT

19d•$19 - $22

About The Position

Responsible for preparing hot and cold food items using a variety of production tools, techniques, and equipment. Perform duties in compliance with established company policies and procedures, ensuring meal and service demands are met while maintaining sanitary work environment.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Ability to read, understand, and follow recipes.
Ability to prepare menu items as directed.
Knowledge of essentials of food and cost control.
Knowledge of food presentation techniques.
Knowledge of special and therapeutic diets.
Highly positive attitude.
Must be of good physical and mental health.
Able to occasionally sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, stand, walk, use hands, talk, taste and smell.
Must be able to lift and move up to 50lbs.
Wears appropriate clothing/uniform.
Appearance is neat and well kept
Specific vision abilities required, including close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Degree or Certificate in Culinary preferred or equivalent experience of 3-5 years.
Serv Safe Certified.

Responsibilities

Prepares all food indicated by the production sheet according to recipe and standards.
Prepares all food according to schedule
Participates in continuing education programs
Achieves customer satisfaction with food prepared.
Attends scheduled meetings and inservices.
Adheres to unit standards of dress.
Performs other duties as required.
Demonstrates neatness, accuracy and dependability.
Contributes, develops and carries out new ideas.
Demonstrates an ability to work with others.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to work in cost and time efficient manner.
Teach skills and knowledge to new staff.
Wears appropriate clothing/uniform.
Appearance is neat and well kept.
Relates well with residents; is friendly and pleasant.
Demonstrates good safety habits—uses equipment appropriately.
Attendance/punctuality—comes to work when scheduled and on time.
Adheres to and supports the Elim Angels culture.
Attends required in-services.
Prepares food to high standards, including taste, tenderness, and appearance.
Sanitation – practices proper food handling and preparation to temperature standards, maintaining clean working environment and equipment and food storage.