Lead Cook

Phoenix Senior Living•Canton, GA

About The Position

The Phoenix @ Union Hill is seeking a Lead Cook to join their team! The Cook reports directly to the Food and Beverage Director. Shift Details Needing Open Availability with nights, holidays, and weekends available. Lead Cook Specifications: Must be serv safe certified with experience placing orders as well as scheduling staff. Weekends required! PURPOSE Lead Cook The Cook is responsible for all food preparation so that food meets and / or exceeds quality, quantity and service schedule requirements and hospitality service standards for the community. Responsible to effectively manage all food production in the absence of the Lead Cook or Food and Beverage Director. Responsible for handling all foods in accordance with sanitary procedures and standards and complies with all federal, state and local regulatory procedures regarding food production.

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma/ GED required
Culinary apprenticeship or training preferred
One (1) year job related experience including food preparation, full-line menu items and therapeutic diets
Maintains a current SERV Safe certificate (food services sanitation certificate) or able to participate in the food services sanitation training to become SERV Safe Certified

Nice To Haves

Culinary apprenticeship or training preferred

Responsibilities

Preparation and Food Service
Summary of general responsibilities include but not limited to the preparation and serving of meals, sanitation of food service areas, accurate record keeping, receiving, rotating and inventory of products and regulatory compliance
Adheres to posted menus and prepares food items using approved Phoenix standardized recipes in a timely manner
Adheres to production sheets and instructions
Prepares all special dietary needs as directed
Prepares texture modified food as directed
Organizes work to meet production and service requirements
Monitors all food items to see that at least the minimum guidelines for temperature, taste and quality are upheld at all times
Taste and prepares food to determine quality or necessary adjustment
Maintains sanitary conditions to ensure safety and compliance with regulations; responsible for cleaning work areas
Follow all local, state and federal policies regarding food handling
Maintains standards of cleanliness, hygiene and health standards
Operates dish machine(s) according to Food Safety Standards
Operates dishwashing to properly wash and sanitize all dishes and china, silverware, glassware, utensils and cookware, in necessary