Floating Cook

Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Manor•Chesapeake, VA

11h

About The Position

The Floating Cook will provide culinary support across multiple communities within the Green Region. This role will travel between locations as needed to maintain operational excellence and support staffing needs. The Floating Cook, under the direction of the Regional Director and Dining and Dining Service Director at the community, will prepare, present, store, and dispatch all food products, specifically, but not limited to Dining Room, Bistro (where located), marketing and catering events and resident tray service where required. This will include various functions to pre-set menu specifications within the given time limitations as previously determined by the Dining Services Director and Guest, according to the standards of Commonwealth Senior Living as determined by the Regional Director of Dining, and in compliance with all health and safety regulations by ensuring adherence to all sanitary and safe food handling guidelines at all times.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year of cooking experience required.
Working experience in the retirement home industry preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of food and catering trends, quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation required.
Knowledge of methods and procedures for serving food, principles of sanitation, and principles of safe food handling required.
Ability to lift up to 50lb required.
Effective communication skills.
Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.
Highly effective teamwork skills.
Computer literacy, including effective working skills of MS Word, Excel and e-mail required.
Attention to detail in all areas of work.
Superior time management skills, multitasking skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision. Must have an acceptable driving record that allows driver to be insured on the company Insurance.
Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.

Nice To Haves

Working experience in the retirement home industry preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure all menu items are prepared and served according to departmental policies and procedures.
Assure that the presentation of all menu items adhere to established standards.
Prepare meals on menus and based on nutritional programs and individual plans.
Ensure the quality of meals in regards to taste, presentation and dietary requirements established by the Dining Services Director.
Ensure quality and safety of food by performing standard and any additional sanitary measures including sweeping of the floors, cleaning of surfaces, as well as proper covering and storage of food items according to standards and procedures.
Work at efficient and consistent pace.
Ensure timely preparation of all meals.
Ensure that each resident receives meals corresponding to their dietary requirements.
Ensure that the correct quantities are prepared to meet daily needs.
Utilize kitchen equipment during food preparation.
Stay productive at all times and prepare for future needs as time allows.
Demonstrate flexibility and volunteer to fill open shifts as required by variations in staffing.
Follow proper reporting procedures for accidents and incidents to ensure follow-up and prevention.
Adhere to all regulations including blood borne pathogens, infection control, use of hazardous materials and fire safety.
Assure that all food and other departmental supplies are ordered and received in a timely manner so that adequate inventory levels are maintained to support volume or anticipated volume.
Assist with the training of new employees.
Serve food in the proper portion size and at the proper temperature.
Report any infraction in the food services department policies and procedures.
Arrive to work at the scheduled time.
Perform other related duties as required.