Assistant Cook

Westminster Communities Of Florida; Winter Park (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health insurance

Fitness facility onsite

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Parking

Job summary

Westminster Communities of Florida in Winter Park, FL is seeking an Assistant Cook for a full-time position. You will prepare and serve quality foods, including salads, cold sandwiches, and pantry items, under the supervision of a cook and with high standards of safety and sanitation.

Responsibilities include assisting with hot foods, portion control, restocking, and maintaining a clean station. Requires 12 months of culinary experience and a High School Diploma; Serv Safe certification

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Florida Serv Safe certification required or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs limited hot food preparation under the direct supervision of the cook in accordance with standardized recipes.
• Distributes prepared food to all service areas accurately and restocks items as needed.
• Cleans and maintains the station with proper safety, sanitation and organization.
• Assists with cleaning, sanitation and organization of kitchen and equipment.
• Experience with POS Systems.
• Maintain quality and presentation of salads, sandwiches and pantry items.

Skills

POS experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Florida Serv Safe certification

Tools

POS Systems

Job description

Westminster Winter Park Winter Park, FL 32792, USA

Description

Work With Excellence, Serve With Heart

Open position for an Assistant Cook, Full Time.

Westminster Communities of Florida is a national leader in senior living and dedicated to a Mission and ministry of service to older adults. We provide senior living communities offering an active lifestyle and excellent care to our residents

Position Summary

Prepares and serves quality food including salads, cold sandwiches and pantry items using quality ingredients for residents, guests and employees. May prepare hot food items under the instruction of a cook.

Essential Position Functions

• Performs limited hot food preparation under the direct supervision of the cook in accordance standardized recipes.
• Performs cold food preparation under the guidance of the cook in accordance standardized recipes. Includes salads, sandwiches and deserts.
• Distributes prepared food to all areas of service accurately and consistent in preparation and presentation. Restocks items as needed throughout the shift.
• Cleans and maintains station by practicing good safety, sanitation and organization skills.
• Assist with the cleaning, sanitation and organization of the kitchen and equipment.
• Experience with POS Systems

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Florida Serv Safe certification required or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of date of hire.

Experience

• Full understanding of basic food preparation methods and cooking techniques in quantity food production.
• A minimum of 12 months experience in a full service culinary setting.

Requirements

Ability to read, write and speak the English language and understand and follow written and oral directions.

Ability to perform basic math skills.

Ability to fill in for cook as needed on a temporary basis

IMPORTANT NOTE

• Provide documentation of current seasonal influenza vaccination,
  or
• Submit a written declination and, if applicable, comply with alternative protective measures (e.g., wearing a surgical mask during flu season).

Medical and religious exemptions will be considered.We provide drug testing and criminal background screening on all new hires.

Join the Westminster Family today! We offer:

• Competitive Wages
• Health Insurance
• Fitness Facility Onsite
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off
• Parking
• And More!

EOE, DFWP – “We honor those who have served.”

Equal Opportunity Employer
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