Line Cook / Food Prep PT

LENBROOK SQUARE FOUNDATION INC • Brookhaven, GA

21d • Onsite

About The Position

Cook and prepare food according to written menus, maintain clean and sanitary conditions in the kitchen and dining areas Essential functions of the job: • Use portion-control procedures; sanitize work areas, equipment, floors, dishes and utensils; check trays for menu and diet preferences. • Ensure proper storage of foods and supplies; adhere to universal sanitation precautions, and infection-control policies and procedures. • Prepare foods and snacks, according to written instructions (menus) and verbal clarifications. • Completes food temperatures checks and records results for each meal. • Report hazardous conditions and equipment, accidents and incidents. • Review menus with immediate supervisor prior to preparation of food. • Review with immediate supervisor that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established. policies. • Other duties as assigned. QualificationsSkills and aptitude required: • Must possess and exhibit a positive attitude toward customer service, have a genuine interest in geriatric care, and uphold the philosophy of the community. • Understand, comply with and promote rules regarding residents’ rights. • Promote positive relationships with residents, visitors, and regulators, to include presenting a professional appearance and attitude. • Must have basic knife skills and an understanding of basic food cuts. • Must have an understanding of basic cooking methods, roasting, sautéing, braising. • Must be able to maintain control of food delivery while under stressful conditions. • Must have a good understanding of food safety practices. Physical requirements: • Must be able to stand and walk short distances for long periods of time. • Requires bending, twisting from side to side at the waist, reaching above, below and at shoulder height, pushing and pulling. • Ability to distinguish smells and temperatures. • Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 35 pounds. • Must be able to concentrate and multi-task in a noisy environment with interruptions and distractions. • Must meet all local health regulations, and pass post-employment physical exam, if required. • Must be able to withstand extended periods of time on your feet on tile floors. • Must be able to withstand swings in temperature from hot to very cold. Education and experience required: • Must be able to read and write English and follow written and verbal directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job.

Requirements

• Must possess and exhibit a positive attitude toward customer service, have a genuine interest in geriatric care, and uphold the philosophy of the community.
• Understand, comply with and promote rules regarding residents’ rights.
• Promote positive relationships with residents, visitors, and regulators, to include presenting a professional appearance and attitude.
• Must have basic knife skills and an understanding of basic food cuts.
• Must have an understanding of basic cooking methods, roasting, sautéing, braising.
• Must be able to maintain control of food delivery while under stressful conditions.
• Must have a good understanding of food safety practices.
• Must be able to stand and walk short distances for long periods of time.
• Requires bending, twisting from side to side at the waist, reaching above, below and at shoulder height, pushing and pulling.
• Ability to distinguish smells and temperatures.
• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 35 pounds.
• Must be able to concentrate and multi-task in a noisy environment with interruptions and distractions.
• Must meet all local health regulations, and pass post-employment physical exam, if required.
• Must be able to withstand extended periods of time on your feet on tile floors.
• Must be able to withstand swings in temperature from hot to very cold.
• Must be able to read and write English and follow written and verbal directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job.

Responsibilities

• Use portion-control procedures; sanitize work areas, equipment, floors, dishes and utensils; check trays for menu and diet preferences.
• Ensure proper storage of foods and supplies; adhere to universal sanitation precautions, and infection-control policies and procedures.
• Prepare foods and snacks, according to written instructions (menus) and verbal clarifications.
• Completes food temperatures checks and records results for each meal.
• Report hazardous conditions and equipment, accidents and incidents.
• Review menus with immediate supervisor prior to preparation of food.
• Review with immediate supervisor that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established. policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed