Prep Cook - Full Time

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA RETIREMENT • Venice, FL

8d • $16 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Executive Chef and Sous Chef, the Prep Cook assists the Cook by preparing ingredients, keeping the kitchen clean and orderly, and by performing some of the simpler cooking functions as assigned according to the menu. The Prep Cook respectfully interacts with all residents, family members, visitors, colleagues and staff. This is a safety sensitive position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Food Safety certified preferred
• Strong sanitation habits
• Strong customer service abilities; actively looks for ways to assist residents and coworkers
• Ability to recognize when a problem has occurred and communicate it to management
• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the unit.
• Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.
• Lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 25 lbs. regularly, 30- 40 lbs. frequently, and up to 75 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to stand for the entire work day.
• Climbing steps regularly.
• Withstanding temperature extremes in freezer, refrigerator walk-in and hot line areas.
• Reading and writing work-related documents in English.
• Speech recognition and clarity, including the ability to understand the speech of customers and co-workers and the ability to speak clearly so that you can be understood by customers and co-workers in English.
• Constantly communicates and receives verbal communication with other employees in fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks food items according to recipes, daily menus and supervisor’s instructions.
• Takes temperatures at regular intervals and maintains foods in sufficient quantities while minimizing over-produced waste.
• Ensures proper presentation of all food items.
• Assists in maintaining kitchen sanitation and equipment cleaning schedule.
• Assists with receiving stock and keeping store rooms, refrigerators and freezers clean and organized.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED