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Cook

The Palace

Weston-super-Mare

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An innovative independent living community is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their team in Weston-super-Mare. This exciting role involves preparing and handling meals under the guidance of a Chef, ensuring that residents' dietary needs and preferences are met. The ideal candidate will have experience in institutional cooking and a passion for food safety, demonstrating a strong work ethic and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Join a workplace recognized for its excellence and contribute to a rewarding environment where your culinary skills can shine and make a difference in residents' lives.

2+ years of experience in quantity cooking in an institutional kitchen.
Ability to follow supervisor's instructions and maintain sanitation standards.

Prepare and handle meals according to the production schedule.
Maintain food safety standards and manage inventory.

Culinary Skills

Food Safety Standards

Inventory Management

Communication Skills

English Language

Spanish Language

High School Degree

Culinary School Graduate

Mechanical Food Service Equipment

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Luxury Senior Living Communities

In Kendall, Coral Gables, Homestead and Weston

Is looking for

Cook

for its

Brand New Palace at Weston

An Independent, Assisted Living & Memory Care Community

Winner of Gallup's Great Workplace Award

The #1 Priority of this position is…

Prepare & handle meals under the direction of the Chef, in accordance with the daily production schedule, to the satisfaction of the supervisor & residents.

Ability to estimate quantities of food required
Order inventory and rotate food items as needed.
Apportion food items based on diet order and residents’ food preferences.
Properly store & label food items.
Maintain sanitation standards & food handling procedures based on County, State & Federal regulations.

Qualifications

2 years’ experience in quantity cooking in an institutional kitchen with mechanical food service equipment.
Culinary school student or graduate, preferred.
High school degree or equivalent, preferred. Basic math skills required.
Ability to follow supervisor’s instructions.
Must be able to speak, read & write English. Spanish, preferred.
Ability to practice The Palace Principles (“Teamwork”, “Safety” & “Ask! Don’t Assume!”)

The Ideal Candidate

Polite, responsible, always on time, resourceful, accurate & conscientious.
Flexible as to work schedule. Must be able to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays & in emergencies.
Work in a safe and responsible manner, including taking precautions & safe work practices.
Obey the established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management & security.
Report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair & maintenance needs.
Able to apply common-sense understanding to carry out oral or written instructions.
Must be able to work under pressure and multi-task.
Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently AND as a team member.
Follow up with supervisor, co-workers or residents regarding complaints, problems & concerns.
Demonstrate good verbal communications & interpersonal skills.

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