Cook

Suntree Senior Living Management•Melbourne, FL

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Prepares food that meets or exceeds the hospitality and service standards of the community. Prepares all foods to meet quantity and deadline requirements. Normal hours of operation are Sunday to Saturday from 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Requirements

One (1) year job-related experience including food preparation and full-line menu items.
Ability to communicate effectively speaking the primary language of the residents.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Must demonstrate an interest in working with a senior population.
Interacts with guests, residents and staff in a courteous and friendly manner.
Ability to respond promptly to resident needs.
Supports the organization's goals and values.
Balances team and individual responsibilities.
Ability to handle multiple priorities.
Must demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills.
Competent in organizational, time management skills.
Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to grasp, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell.
Must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Culinary apprenticeship or training preferred.
Food Services Sanitation Certificate.
Experience based on position applying for.
Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Responsibilities

Prepares food items using standardized recipes in a timely manner.
Determines food and supplies needed and coordinates meal production with serving hours.
Monitors all food items to see that at least the minimum guidelines for temperature, taste, and quality are upheld at all times.
Ensures the proper preparation, portioning, and serving of foods as indicated on the menu cycle and standardized recipes.
Tastes and prepares food to determine quality.
Maintains or exceeds standards of appearance, cleanliness, hygiene, and health standards.
Practices all safety and loss prevention procedures.
Oversees food storage; checks labels and dates.
Completes cleaning duties.
Follows all local, state, and federal policies regarding food handling.
Assists with proper documentation of temperature logs and cleaning schedules.
Maintains food safety equipment records and food safety temperature records.
Ability to pass a Level ll background screen and maintain a level ll background screen.
Other duties as assigned.