Cook

Job Title : Cook

Position Scope : As a Cook, you will support the delivery and execution of quality food service to residents and guests.

ABOUT YOU : A compassionate team member who seeks an opportunity to do what you love, while touching the lives of those people we have the honor to care for and serve. An entrepreneurial spirit who is excited and motivated by the prospect of change and continuously improving the services we provide.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Completes all hours of state-mandated continuing education each year.

Supports a positive and professional image through actions and dress.

Setting up, cleaning, and organizing workstations.

Preparing ingredients for the shift includes washing vegetables, chopping, seasoning meat, and other tasks.

Preparing and operating kitchen equipment for the shift.

Taking orders from wait staff or a computerized system.

Cooking orders according to food health and safety standards.

Offering recommendations for unique specials and seasonal dishes.

Handling multiple food orders simultaneously.

Monitor multiple food orders as new orders arrive.

Dressing order for presentation.

Ensuring each guest's order has the correct food and sides.

Delivering food orders to wait staff promptly.

Sanitizing and cleaning workstations and utensils.

Assisting other cooks in preparing food or helping other team members when needed.

Performs other duties consistent with the position as assigned.

Supports the mission, core values and goals of the organization, upholding and promoting company culture and vision.

Promotes the property positively and effectively communicates the organization’s values to residents, visitors, co-workers, and the community.

Promotes and displays a spirit of teamwork in the performance of daily duties through cooperative interactions with co-workers and other departments.

QUALIFICATIONS :

High school degree or equivalent.

Two (2) years of experience as a cook.

Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.

Physical endurance to stand for an entire shift.

Self-motivated and self-directed.

Works well as part of a team and on individual tasks.

Able to quickly prepare multiple orders.

Must have a strong understanding of the English language, sufficient to speak, read and write.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS :

Walk / Stand / Sitting – must be able to continuously perform duties that incorporate walking, standing, or sitting.

Environment Condition – must be able to perform work both inside and outside.

Lift - constantly 0 – 10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds.

Carry - constantly 0 – 10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds.

Push - constantly 0 – 10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds.

Climb – must be able to climb stairs frequently, with the opportunity to utilize the elevator as an alternate resource if available.

Bend – must be able to bend at the waist, knees, hips, and spine frequently, and may require frequent manipulation of weights of 25 pounds or more.

Twist or rotate – must be able to twist or rotate occasionally at the trunk, hips, knees, and neck, manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.

Reach - may occasionally reach overhead, requiring manipulation of weight of 10 pounds or less, and below the waist, manipulating weight of 25 pounds or more.