Cook

Alamar Senior Living•Lake Worth, FL

11d

About The Position

The Community Cook reports to the Food & Beverage Director and assists in preparing meals safely and appetizingly, in compliance with dietary standards and the community’s food-related policies and procedures. The Cook prepares menu items for residents within scheduled time frames, maintains clean and safe food-service areas, monitors inventory, and ensures residents’ diets are followed. The role may include supervising servers when the Food & Beverage Director is absent and accounting for employee and resident guest meals. The Cook maintains kitchen cleanliness and equipment, reports supply or equipment loss and dietary-department concerns, and communicates effectively with the Food & Beverage Director and other staff. The position also requires following emergency and safety procedures, reporting work-related injuries during the shift, and promptly notifying the Food & Beverage Director of changes in residents’ physical or mental health. The Cook respects residents’ rights, follows community policies on resident care, maintains attendance and schedule expectations, and performs other duties assigned by the Food & Beverage Director.

Requirements

ServSafe certification.
Working knowledge of rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation.
Knowledge of cooking times and temperatures in accordance with state guidelines.
Knowledge of various cuts of meat and seasonings.
Demonstrated ability in a wide range of food-preparation skills.
Experience dealing with seniors and their dietary needs.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to cook large quantities of food and deliver a superior product.
Ability to work with little or no supervision.
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor under stress and relate well to employees and residents.
Ability to recognize needs and help others without prompting.
Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, and lift up to 40–50 pounds if necessary.
Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a hot, humid environment for extended periods.
Ability to determine food quality and palatability through taste and smell.

Responsibilities

Prepare food items from the Food & Beverage Director’s daily menu for residents within scheduled time frames.
Keep food-service areas clean and maintain a neat, safe work environment and current cleaning list.
Monitor inventory and report loss, breakage, or waste of supplies and equipment to the Food & Beverage Director.
Ensure residents’ diets are followed.
Account daily for employee and resident guest meals.
Supervise servers in the absence of the Food & Beverage Director.
Observe and communicate problems or potential problems in the dietary department.
Guide and instruct others in food preparation and serving.
Follow emergency procedures and safety policies; report on-the-job injuries to the Food & Beverage Director before the end of the shift on the day they occur.
Communicate effectively with the Food & Beverage Director and other staff.
Immediately advise the Food & Beverage Director of changes in a resident’s physical or mental health.
Maintain an acceptable attendance record, notify the chef if late or unable to work in accordance with community HR policies, and follow the work schedule.
Respect resident rights and adhere to community policies on resident care.
Perform other duties assigned by the Food & Beverage Director.