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Continuing Life•New York, NY

31d•$18 - $21

About The Position

Prep Cook - Full Time Schedule: 11am - 8pm; Full Time with FULL Weekend Availability $750 SIGN ON BONUS! $18-$21 based on experience LOTS of Opportunity in a Stable & Beautiful work environment. Fulltime Benefits include PTO, Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more. 401k with Employer Match. Tuition Assistance. Talent development reviews and growth opportunities. Commuter Reimbursement. Principle Duties: Responsible for preparing and serving all food items based on standardized recipes to include, but not limited to: boils, braises and roasts as well as fries, steams, grills, and bakes. Assists in food prep assignments to include daily prep, special functions, banquets, catering, holiday and special events. Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours and determines amount and type of food and supplies required for daily menus. Ensures that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food are preserved. Follows all safety procedures when handling kitchen equipment and complies with department sanitation standards and personal hygiene/uniform standards. Performs other duties as required and assigned by Chefs and/or supervisor. Why youll love University Village Thousand Oaks: University Village Thousand Oaks is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering a variety of villas and apartment homes to hundreds of residents. Full services are provided, including restaurant dining, housekeeping and laundry, maintenance services, transportation, fitness classes, wellness programs, and numerous activities. We strive to make sure our employees are reaching their goals and working in the role they enjoy. We provide the perfect environment for learning and opportunities for growth. We listen to feedback and make changes to ensure the best work environment.

Requirements

Minimum of two years experience as a cook in a hotel, restaurant, retirement community, club or similar institution.
Ability to plan and organize work, to interpret instructions, recipes, specifications and standards.
Knowledge of kitchen equipment operations and maintenance.
Some knowledge of nutrition and diet.

Nice To Haves

Culinary education preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for preparing and serving all food items based on standardized recipes to include, but not limited to: boils, braises and roasts as well as fries, steams, grills, and bakes.
Assists in food prep assignments to include daily prep, special functions, banquets, catering, holiday and special events.
Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours and determines amount and type of food and supplies required for daily menus. Ensures that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food are preserved.
Follows all safety procedures when handling kitchen equipment and complies with department sanitation standards and personal hygiene/uniform standards.
Performs other duties as required and assigned by Chefs and/or supervisor.