Cook

Cook

The Hillside Senior Living Community is a personal care home dedicated to providing the best possible service to our residents.

This position is responsible for the preparation of food on a large scale basis according to specific policies, procedures, menus, and standardized recipes.Responsibilities include preparing ingredients, cleaning the cooking area, and serving food in a restaurant style environment. This position may act as lead worker to Dietary Aides.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare food according to diet standards, therapeutic needs, recipes, and food production sheets.
• Ensure all food is cooked and presented in an attractive and palliative way.
• Responsible for accurately weighing, measuring, and properly using recipes in using a standard product.
• Demonstrate a conscientious attitude in daily operations through portion control and eliminating waste.
• Perform food production work efficiently, while monitoring a neat and sanitary work area.
• Ensure portion control of all items is per resident's orders and preferences.
• Ensure temperature of all food is per standards and is recorded for compliance.
• Promptly report malfunctioning equipment and food shortages.
• Ensures a clean, orderly, and efficient kitchen when working.

Qualifications

One to two (1-2) years of experience as a cook or equivalent position.

Experience in cleaning, maintaining sanitary environments and large scale food production.

Must be willing to work towards a hygiene/cook/dietary certification.

Flexible work schedule including : nights, weekends, and holidays.

Follows all attendance policies and procedures.

Compliance with infectious disease policies and procedures.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.