Assistant Cook I

Westminster Communities Of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Westminster Oaks is seeking an Assistant Cook for a full-time opening. You will prepare and serve quality meals including salads, cold sandwiches and pantry items under the supervision of a cook, for residents, guests and staff.

A minimum of 12 months' experience in a full-service culinary setting is required. Must have a Florida SafeStaff certification or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of date of hire. High School or better.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves quality meals including salads, cold sandwiches and pantry items.
• Will prepare and bake hot food items under the instruction of a cook.
• Distributes prepared food to all service areas; restocks as needed.
• Cleans and maintains the station following safety and sanitation practices.
• Assists with cleaning, sanitation and organization of the kitchen and equipment.

Skills

Hot food preparation

Cold food preparation

Food service

Safety and sanitation

Education

High School or equivalent

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.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

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