Cook

Cypress Palms•Largo, FL

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Prep Cook plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. The primary purpose of this position is to prepare cold food and bakery and salad items. Depending on business needs, the Prep Cook may step in and cook hot meals (e.g., burgers, fries, eggs, and other hot meal items.) All food is prepared in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, with our established policies and procedures.

Requirements

Capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations
Ability to understand and communicate written and verbal directions
Regular attendance, reliability and punctuality is necessary
Must be able to work nights and weekends, upon request
Must be able to work overtime as needed
May be responsible to work on an on-call basis
Outstanding customer service skills
Well organized with excellent attention to detail
Aptitude to work independently with excellent time management skills
Minimum of six months of food preparation experience in a directly related field
Proficient in English, verbal and written
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

Culinary background experienced preferred
Active Serve Safe Certification or Food Handlers Certificate preferred
If you do not already have an active standing Serve Safe Certification, you will be required to attain that Certificate within the first 6 months of your start date. The Chef and/or Culinary Director may assist you with this requirement.

Responsibilities

Prepare meals that follow the menus and recipes. Food must be taste and temperature palatable and appetizing in appearance.
Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus.
Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.
Prepare cold item foods, bakery, and salad items.
Cook hot foods as directed by Supervisor(s).
Ensure culinary practices, procedures and food safety are followed.
Adhere to food service timelines.
Serve meals to residents and guests as needed.
Assist in food preparation for special meals, parties, and events.
Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations and Food Serve Safe regulations.
Ensure work areas are maintained in a clean and safe manner.
Assist with food prep for the upcoming meal and day.
Assist with the inventory and replenishment process for food and supplies.
Meet federal and state in-service requirements.