Assistant Cook I

Westminster Brand 051816; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Westminster Oaks in Tallahassee, FL is seeking an Assistant Cook for a full-time role. The position prepares and serves salads, cold sandwiches and pantry items, with hot items baked under supervision of a cook.

Candidates should have at least 12 months of experience in a full-service culinary setting and must hold a Florida SafeStaff certification or obtain it within 90 days of hire. A background check is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months experience in a full-service culinary setting.
• Florida SafeStaff certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Criminal background check required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares hot food under supervision of Cook per standardized recipes.
• Performs cold food preparation under guidance of Cook per recipes.
• Distributes prepared food to all service areas accurately and restocks as needed.
• Cleans and maintains station, upholding safety and sanitation standards.
• Assists with cleaning, sanitation and organization of kitchen and equipment.

Skills

Food preparation

Safety compliance

Sanitation

Quality control

Tools

Florida SafeStaff certification

Job description

Westminster Oaks has an immediate opening for a full-time Assistant Cook. The Assistant Cook prepares and serves quality food including salads, cold sandwiches and pantry itmes using quality ingredients for residents, guests and employees. Willprepare and bake hot food items under the instruction of a cook.

• Preforms hot food preparation under the direct supervision of the Cook in accordance with standardized recipes.
• Performs cold food preparation under the guidance of the cook in accordance with standardized recipes.
• Distributes prepared food to all areas of service accurately and consistently in preparation and presentation. Restocks items as needed throught 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.

A full understanding of basic food preparation methods and cooking techniques in quanity food production, with a minimum of 12 months experience in a full service culinary settting is required. Must have a Florida SafeStaff certification or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of date of hire.

This position requires a criminal background. Applicants can learn more about Florida background screening requirements at https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.