Assistant Cook I

WESTMINSTER OAKS; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Westminster Oaks in Tallahassee, FL is seeking a full-time Assistant Cook to prepare and serve quality meals for residents, guests and employees. You will assist with hot and cold items, follow standardized recipes, and ensure proper presentation.

Requirements include at least 12 months in a full-service culinary setting, and a Florida SafeStaff certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire. Equal Opportunity Employer information is provided by the employer.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience in a full-service culinary setting.
• Florida SafeStaff certification required or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Applicants should be aware of Florida background screening requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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 service areas and restocks items as needed during the shift.
• Cleans and maintains the station with attention to safety, sanitation and organization; assist with kitchen cleanup and equipment.

Skills

Hot food prep

Cold food prep

Food safety & sanitation

Stock & serve

Education

High School diploma

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. Will prepare 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. “Applicants can learn more about Florida background screening requirements at https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.”

Education Required

• High School or better

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.