Cook

Phoenix Senior Living; Jasper (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lodge at Jasper is seeking a Cook to join our dietary team. You will prepare meals, follow Phoenix standardized recipes, and ensure sanitation and safety in accordance with state and federal regulations.

The Cook reports to the Food and Beverage Director and works Mon-Fri with every other weekend evening shifts. Experience in food production and dietary needs is preferred; SERV Safe certification is beneficial.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/ GED required.
• Culinary apprenticeship or training preferred.
• 1 year job related experience including food preparation, full-line menu items and therapeutic diets.
• Maintains a current SERV Safe certificate or able to participate in the training to become SERV Safe Certified.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals following approved Phoenix standardized recipes.
• Adhere to production sheets and instructions to meet schedules.
• Handle all foods in compliance with sanitary procedures and regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of food service areas.
• Operate dishwashing and related sanitation procedures.
• Record and monitor temperatures and food production quantities.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation procedures

Record keeping

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School Diploma/ GED

Culinary apprenticeship or training

Tools

SERV Safe certificate

Job description

The Lodge at Jasper

The Lodge at Jasper is seeking Cooks to join their team!

Shift Details

Mon-Fri ; Every other weekend required, evening shift

Purpose

The Cook reports directly to the Food and Beverage Director. The Cook is responsible for all food preparation so that food meets and / or exceeds quality, quantity and service schedule requirements and hospitality service standards for the community. Responsible to effectively manage all food production in the absence of the Lead Cook or Food and Beverage Director. Responsible for handling all foods in accordance with sanitary procedures and standards and complies with all federal, state and local regulatory procedures regarding food production.

Principle Duties And Responsibilities

• Summary of general responsibilities include but not limited to the preparation and serving of meals, sanitation of food service areas, accurate record keeping, receiving, rotating and inventory of products and regulatory compliance
• Adheres to posted menus and prepares food items using approved Phoenix standardized recipes in a timely manner
• Adheres to production sheets and instructions
• Prepares all special dietary needs as directed
• Prepares texture modified food as directed
• Organizes work to meet production and service requirements
• Monitors all food items to see that at least the minimum guidelines for temperature, taste and quality are upheld at all times
• Taste and prepares food to determine quality or necessary adjustment
• Maintains sanitary conditions to ensure safety and compliance with regulations; responsible for cleaning work areas
• Follow all local, state and federal policies regarding food handling
• Maintains standards of cleanliness, hygiene and health standards
• Operates dish machine(s) according to Food Safety Standards
• Operates dishwashing to properly wash and sanitize all dishes and china, silverware, glassware, utensils and cookware, in necessary

Record Keeping/Resident Services

• Responsible for the recording keeping and maintaining the following measures for service standards and regulatory compliance
• Maintains and protects the confidentiality of resident information at all times
• Reviews Resident Diet Book, confidential Diet Board / Indicator, Data Card or Chart
• Responsible for the recording keeping and maintaining the following measures for service standards and regulatory compliance

Food Production and Temperature Monitoring

• Manually records equipment temperatures
• Manually records refrigerator temperatures
• Manually records freezer temperatures
• Manually records cooking temperatures of the food
• Manually records holding temperatures of the food
• Manually records cooling temperatures of the food
• Manually records food production quantities
• Manually records taste evaluation sheets
• Rotates menus and production sheets

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma/ GED required
• Culinary apprenticeship or training preferred
• One (1) year job related experience including food preparation, full-line menu items and therapeutic diets
• Maintains a current SERV Safe certificate (food services sanitation certificate) or able to participate in the food services sanitation training to become SERV Safe Certified