Assistant Cook I

Westminster Communities of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Westminster Oaks in Tallahassee, FL, is seeking an Assistant Cook for a full-time position. You will prepare and serve quality salads, sandwiches, and pantry items, with hot items baked under the instruction of a cook, following standardized recipes.

The role requires at least 12 months of experience in a full-service culinary setting and a Florida SafeStaff certification or the ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares hot food under direct supervision of Cook.
• Performs cold food preparation under guidance of Cook.
• Distributes prepared food accurately and restocks items as needed.
• Cleans and maintains station with safety and sanitation practices.
• Assists with cleaning, sanitation and organization of kitchen and equipment.

Skills

Food preparation

Safety & sanitation

Menu execution

Job description

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.

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