Cook

Job Description

(Cook) Provides a high-quality, menu compliant, timely meal at all times to residents, guests, and staff. Participates in all aspects of food production. Utilizes and maintains equipment in safe manner. Assists the Sous Chef and/or Dining Service Director.

(Kitchen Aid) To maintain clean, sanitary conditions in the kitchen including all china, silverware, glassware, pots, pans, equipment and food supplies.

Job Functions

Essential Functions: Cook

• Prepares all food in accordance with the daily menu planner, using Aventine Hills Communities standardized recipes, in a timely manner.
• Works and manages the food line during mealtime.
• Plates food in an attractive manner and ensures that all condiments and garnishes are prepared and served with the appropriate foods.
• Maintains Hydration Station(s) to be properly stocked, food rotated and clean during assigned hours

• Keeps work area and serving line equipment clean and adheres to sanitation cleaning schedules.
• Ensures proper food temperature maintenance.
• Keeps stockrooms, coolers and freezers clean and ensures that food supply stocks are rotated, all perishables are labeled, dated and stored properly.
• Keeps food waste to a minimum by using food storage and food recycling techniques.

Job Functions (Kitchen Aid)

Essential Functions:

• Maintains sanitary condition of food supplies, dishes, utensils, glasses, pots, pans, equipment and kitchen in accordance with Aventine Hill Communities standards.

• Safely and efficiently operates dishwashing machine according to procedure manual.

• Ensures proper soap and rinse chemicals are loaded for washing.

• Removes from service any dishes, utensils, and glassware that are damaged or broken.

• Stocks delivered food and non-food items.

• Empties and clears garbage bins and breakdown of boxes.

• Deep cleaning of kitchen and equipment.

• Follows Sanitation Schedule and completes duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills/Requirements

• A High School Diploma or General Education Degree; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Obtain/hold any local, state and/or county required food handling/sanitation licenses and/or certificates to include ServSafe.

• Flexible schedule, including availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed

Physical Requirements & Requirements