Cook

Cook   

Hours: Part Time 6:00am-2:00pm   Days: to be determined       Job Summary:    Responsible for the preparation and cooking of food in the community. Ensure that all meals are prepared and presented according to Community and HallKeen standards.      Duties and Responsibilities:    The following essential functions are the fundamental job duties of the position to be completed with or without appropriate reasonable accommodation.    

• Provide a high level of customer service and promote a restaurant style dining atmosphere.
• Work closely with the food service director to keep residents satisfied with food and dining programs.
• Ensure that all food is received, stored, and prepared according to company standards.
• Maintain kitchen and food storage and preparation areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition at all times.
• Responsible for the overall food quality and presentation of meals according to established recipes and approved menus.
• In the absence of the food service director oversees daily operations of the kitchen helping to maintain high standards for food preparation and service.
• Assist food service director in menu planning and development based on resident likes and dislikes.
• Adhere to and train staff and standard food safety practices.
• Assist with planning, preparation, and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals.
• When applicable acquaint new residents with menus, seating, and dining options and hours.
• Document temperatures of food prior to service, refrigeration and freezer temperatures.
• Keep kitchen floors clean (sweeps and mops) and trash emptied.
• Assist with the transportation and storage of food and supplies.
• Assist with keeping kitchen floors clean (sweeps and mops) and trash emptied.
• Assist Food Service Director with in-services.
• May perform other duties as assigned.
• Attend monthly in-services 

   Minimum Qualifications:    

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Able to read and follow recipes and printed production guides, cleaning schedules.
• Knowledge of food handling, preparation, cooking and service 

   Required Behavior:    

• Able to build positive and strong relationships with employees, coworkers and residents
• Focused and dedicated to provide excellent customer service
• Able to handle multiple jobs and priorities
• Accepts direction from superiors or other experienced staff
• Shares job knowledge or resident information with others as needed
• Gives and welcomes feedback

Background check required 

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