Culinary Services Cook

Sonida Senior Living•Saint Augustine, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook helps create a welcoming, safe, and caring home for residents at Ashton at the Greens in St. Augustine, Florida. Working with the culinary team, the Cook prepares and serves attractive, nutritious meals and supports an organized, efficient Dining Services department. The role also helps maintain meal-service standards, customer service, and cleanliness in the dining room and kitchen.

Requirements

Possess a Food Service Sanitation Certificate as required by state or local regulations.
Have experience and/or knowledge of volume meal preparation and serving for large groups.
Be able to read and understand recipes.
Be able to work in a team environment, work flexible shifts, handle multiple tasks at one time, and communicate effectively verbally and/or in writing.
Be at least 18 years of age.
Have a caring attitude and reliable attendance.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or guest service; preferred but not required.
High school graduate or GED.
Some supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and serve attractive, nutritious meals in an organized, timely, and sanitary manner.
Assist the Culinary Services Director in maintaining a well-organized and efficient Dining Services department.
Prepare and serve meals for assigned shifts.
Maintain dining-service standards, including efficient meal delivery, customer service, and cleanliness of the dining room and kitchen.
Clean the work area, pots, and equipment after preparation and service.
Cover, label, date, and store leftovers in the proper place.