F&B Staff - Cook

COMPANY OVERVIEW: Together We Soar!

Vesta Property Services has been in the industry for more than 25 years and holds over 800 community management contracts while serving the amenity needs of Florida's most prestigious communities! We are proud to employ over 1,000 associates and have been rated as one of Florida’s Top Workplaces.

Our Vesta associates are our most valuable resource. We hire people we trust and give them autonomy to do their best work. We also support professional development with training, coaching and regular feedback. We have a highly collaborative culture supported by our EAGLE PRIDE values!

JOB SUMMARY: Your Flight Plan!

The cook is responsible for preparing and/or directing the preparation of food to be served, complying with all applicable sanitation, health and personal hygiene standards, and following established food production programs and procedures. The cook is responsible for appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize loss and waste.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Ready to Fly!

• Prepares or directs preparation of food served using established production procedures and systems.
• Determines amount and type of food and supplies required using production systems.
• Ensures availability of supplies and food or approved substitutions in adequate time for preparation.
• Complies with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene and health standards. Observes proper food preparation and handling techniques.
• Stores food properly and safely, marking the date and item.
• Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance to supervisor.
• Correctly prepares all food served following standard recipes and special diet orders.
• Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food are preserved.
• Maintains daily production records.
• Keeps work area neat and clean at all times.
• Cleans and maintains equipment used in food preparation.
• Completes food temperature checks before service.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: The Wingspan Needed!

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time; bend, stretch and reach.
• Prior cooking experience.
• High standards of integrity and reliability.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Occasional travel may be required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Our Nest is your Nest!

• This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and crouching.
• The position may require occasional lifting of products weighing up to 50 pounds.
• This job operates in a kitchen environment, housed with equipment such as an oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer and chefs’ knives. The employee is frequently exposed to heat, ste