Breakfast Cook - Cook II

The Huntington at Nashua; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Huntington at Nashua is seeking a Breakfast Cook to join their kitchen team. The ideal candidate will excel in food preparation and safety practices, ensuring delicious meals are provided to residents. This role involves preparing entrees, maintaining high food quality, and following recipes. If you're passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences, this position offers an exciting opportunity with a nonprofit organization dedicated to excellent care.

Benefits

Paid meal breaks

Discounted food options

Scholarship Program / Education Assistance

Employee Recognition

Health Benefits available with a minimum of 30 hours per week

Generous Earned Time Program

Time and one-half paid for six major holidays

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of food preparation and handling techniques.
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow provided recipes.
• Passion for great food and exceptional experiences.

Responsibilities

• Prepares hot breakfast and lunch entrees, soups and vegetables.
• Responsible for complete meal preparation and kitchen opening procedures.
• Follows safety and sanitation rules and ensures food quality.

Skills

Food preparation

Safety and sanitation rules

Ability to follow recipes

Independent work

Education

Serve Safe Certification (preferred)

Job description

Overview

We invite you to apply to our Breakfast Cook position. We need your talent to assist in creating an environment that will exceed expectations.

The Breakfast Cook is responsible for hot food preparation, including accompaniments and garnishes. Prepares hot breakfast and lunch entrees, soups and vegetables following preparation sheets and recipes for all dining areas including healthcare and special functions.

Typical schedule 6a-2pm

BENEFITS:

• Hourly pay with paid meal breaks and discounted food options.
• Scholarship Program / Education Assistance.
• Employee Recognition.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Health Benefits available with a minimum of 30 hours per week.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Fitness Reimbursement, Retirement Savings with company match.
• Generous Earned Time Program.
• Time and one - half paid for all hours worked on six major holidays.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for complete meal preparation, including accompaniments and garnishes.
• Prepares hot entrees, soups and vegetables following provided recipes for all dining areas and special functions.
• Creates eye-appealing, tasty food items following recipes provided for preparation and plate service of food.
• AM Cook is responsible for kitchen opening procedures.
• Advance preparation as indicated.
• Completes food quality evaluations and temperature checks at each meal.
• Completes preparation records and stores food items properly at close of meal service (dated and labeled).
• Cleans work area and equipment used in food preparation, as they go.
• Follows safety and sanitation rules and practices.
• Ensures that all hot food preparation and assembling is done in accordance with established procedures, and according to State Regulations.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.
• Assumes responsibility for self-safety and that of immediate work environment.
• Attending annual in-service on body mechanics, right-to-know laws and fire and safety procedures.
• Other responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Possess a thorough knowledge of food preparation and handling techniques.
• General knowledge of safety and sanitation rules and practices.
• Ability to work well independently given proper direction.
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow provided recipes.
• Passionate about great food and exceptional experiences.
• Serve Safe Certified preferred.
• Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Ability to push, pull, lift up to 50 lbs.

Silverstone Living is a non-profit organization supporting Hunt Community, The Huntington at Nashua, At Home by Hunt and Webster at Rye. Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.