A.M. Cook

Personal Healthcare Management LLC; Everett (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Compensation

Great Benefits Package

Professional Growth & Stability

Job summary

Personal Healthcare Management LLC is seeking a First Cook to prepare and serve a variety of foods for residents and staff. The shift runs from 5:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. You will handle breakfast and lunch production, keep equipment clean, and ensure safe temperatures during service.

The role requires reading and following recipes, proper portion control, and coordination with colleagues to meet daily production goals. Experience in large-scale cooking and strong sanitation practice is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must read and write English and follow written or spoken instructions.
• Working knowledge of recipes, methods and procedures for large quantities.
• Sanitary requirements related to food prep and storage must be observed.
• Knowledge of proper temperatures, storage and serving procedures.

Responsibilities

• Must report to work in full uniform and be on time.
• Open the kitchen in the morning and prepare for service.
• Organize prep and cooking to meet schedule and reduce holding times.
• Prepare foods according to production sheets and recipes.
• Store foods properly before and after cooking; maintain safety temps.
• Serve tray line with correct portion control per menu.
• Coordinate with second cook to meet production needs.
• Clean and sanitize work areas during and after shift.
• Attend in-service meetings and coordinate with kitchen staff.
• Oversee supplies and communicate with Food Service Manager to manage inventory.
• Perform other duties as requested by Food Service Manager.

Skills

English proficiency

Follow instructions

Large-scale cooking

Sanitation knowledge

Food safety practices

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Job description

We offer the Following:

• Premium Compensation
• Great Benefits Package
• Professional Growth & Stability

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Job Summary

The First Cook is responsible for the preparation and serving of a variety of foods, such as meat, fish, chicken, vegetables, soups, starches, to residents and staff. The First cook works from 5:30 A.M.-1:30 P.M, and is responsible for the preparation of breakfast and lunch for the residents (and lunch for staff). The First Cook is responsible to keep all cooking equipment as clean as possible during the preparation of the meal.

Responsibilities

• Must report to work in full uniform
• Responsible for opening up the kitchen in the morning
• Organize preparation and cooking to meet schedule guidelines and reduce the holding times.
• Prepare foods according to production sheets and recipes
• Assures foods are properly stored (pre and post cooking)
• Assures food reach and maintain a safe temperature
• Serve tray line, ensure proper portion control/serving sizes according to the menu
• Communicates with the second cook to meet production needs within establishment standards
• Cleans and sanitizes work area as needed and of the shift
• Attend meeting &/or in-service, as requiredCommunicates with second and third cook for effective coordination of tasks
• Oversee supplies and communicates with Food Service Manager to assure adequate and maximum conservation
• Other duties as requested by Food Service Manager

Qualifications

Must be able to read and write English, follow written or spoken instruction. Have a working knowledge of recipes, methods and procedures used in preparing/cooking food for large quantities. Working knowledge of sanitary requirements related to food preparation and storage. Working knowledge of the operation, cleaning and care utensils, equipment and kitchen area. Basic knowledge of nutritional values of various foods within the food groups. Ability to perceive differences in form, color and appearance of food to determine completion time, deterioration or contamination. Ability to communicate instructions and advice effectual to fellow workers. Ability to supervise dietary workers, as needed,

Experience

Five years experience in large- scale cooking. Formal training is preferred.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.