Lead Cook

1 month ago

Jacksonville, United States Discovery Senior Living Full time
DISCOVER YOUR PURPOSE

At Discovery Village at Deerwood Independent Living Community a thriving Discovery Senior Living community, we have meaningful job opportunities with the ability to make a difference in the lives of our residents.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
•Prepares food items using standardized recipes in a timely manner.
•Determines food and supplies needed and coordinates meal production with serving hours.
•Monitors all food items to see that at least the minimum guidelines for temperature, taste, and quality are upheld at all times.
•Ensures the proper preparation, portioning, and serving of foods as indicated on the menu cycle and standardized recipes. Tastes and prepares food to determine quality.
•Maintains or exceeds standards of appearance, cleanliness, hygiene, and health standards.
•Assists with orientation and training of new kitchen employees.
•Practices all safety and loss prevention procedures.
•Oversees food storage; checks labels and dates.
•Completes cleaning duties.
•Follows all local, state, and federal policies regarding food handling.
•Assists with proper documentation of temperature logs and cleaning schedules.
•Maintains food safety equipment records and food safety temperature records.
•Responsible for daily line setup, line organization and line monitoring.
•Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Educational Requirements and Experience:
•High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
•One (1) year job related experience including food preparation, full-line menu items and therapeutic diets.
•Culinary apprenticeship or training preferred.
•Food Services Sanitation Certificate.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
•Language Ability:

o Ability to communicate effectively speaking the primary language of the residents.

o Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
•Cognitive Demands:

o Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
•Competencies:

o Must demonstrate an interest in working with a senior population.

o Interacts with guests, residents and staff in a courteous and friendly manner.

o Ability to respond promptly to resident needs.

o Supports organization's goals and values.

o Balances team and individual responsibilities.

o Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

o Ability to handle multiple priorities.

o Must demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills.

o Competent in organizational, time management skills.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY
•Works primarily indoors.
•Possible exposure to high heat and cold temperatures.
•Possible exposure to chemicals as identified in the MSDS Manual.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the Team Member is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The Team Member is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. . The Team Member must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

We offer rewarding career opportunities that include:
  • Competitive wages
  • Access to wages before payday
  • Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
  • Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
  • Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time)
  • 401(K) with employer matching
  • Paid training
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Meals and uniforms
  • Employee Assistance Program
Our community is looking for a Cook to join our team.

Cook Responsibilities:
  • Prepare hot and cold menu items which requires working on the grill, saut station, salad-bar and on the service line;
  • Ensure the proper preparation, portioning and serving of foods as indicated on the menu cycle and the standardized recipes;
  • Taste and prepare food to determine quality and palatability.
Qualifications:
  • Previous experience in Senior Living preferred
  • Experience with production methods, portion control and food handling safety required.
  • Great organizational skills a must
  • Strong communication skills
  • Attention to detail and presentation of food product is required.
  • Must be able to work weekends.

If having a direct impact on the lives of others is appealing to you, apply today and join our team

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JOB CODE: 1003028

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