Line Cook / Prep Cook
YourLife of Tallahassee
Tallahassee, FL
JOB TITLE : Cook
DEPARTMENT : Culinary Services
CATEGORY : Hourly / Nonexempt
REPORTS TO : Culinary Services Director
At YourLife, we inspire our associates to realize their goals, while touching the lives of others. We embrace our associates as they deliver personalized care and services that cater to our residents individual choices and preferences.
We empower our associates to make a difference in the lives of those in their care through ongoing training, unwavering support and a culture of growth and momentum.
GENERAL PURPOSE :
To be part of an energetic team, devoted to delivering a unique and enjoyable culinary experience for our residents and visitors.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Prepare meals that are nutritious, appetizing, and attractive according to company menus and recipes, as well as to physician orders for diet, diet, texture, and liquid thickness.
- Adhere to all food-related safety / sanitation procedures.
- Adhere to portion control policies.
- Ensure food and supplies are available for meals planned.
- Supervise preparation of serving carts.
- Prepare and serve food attractively and punctually.
- Adhere to proper procedures for covering, dating, labeling, and storing of food in timely manner.
- Clean kitchen after meals according to cleaning schedule, including preparation and service areas, pots and pans, kitchen surfaces, walls, and floors.
JOB REQUIREMENTS :
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Have two years of experience in institutional or full-service restaurant cooking.
- Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Meet state or provincial health related requirements.
- Maintain food handlers permit as required by state or provincial regulations.
- Maintain any other certifications as required by state or provincial regulations.
- Understands food safety procedures (e.g. temperature safety), sanitation of equipment measures, and storage techniques.
- Desire to work with older adults and their families.
WHAT WE OFFER :
- A working environment where your voice will be heard, and your experience will be respected and appreciated
- Innovated and vibrant working environment committed to creating unique experiences for our residents, team members and families
- Effective and collaborative training and onboarding program
- Engaged company support team
- Competitive salary
- Paid time off
- Benefits to include medical, dental, vision, 401k, employer paid life insurance
- Potential to advance with a dynamic growing organization