Cook

Carlyle House, Inc.; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Carlyle House is seeking an experienced cook to prepare from-scratch meals in a classy bistro setting for our residents. You will work to ensure high-quality dishes are plated attractively and served safely.

You will plan meals, follow recipes, manage ingredients and inventory, and maintain sanitation while controlling costs. A flexible schedule and a commitment to excellence are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook is required.
• Ability to follow recipes and prepare ingredients.
• Strong attention to sanitation and safety.

Responsibilities

• Plan meals by analyzing recipes and ordering ingredients.
• Prepare ingredients by following recipes; slicing, cutting, chopping, mincing, stirring, whipping, and mixing ingredients; adding seasonings; verifying taste.
• Complete meal preparation by grilling, sautéing, roasting, frying, and broiling ingredients; verifying doneness and taste; assembling and refrigerating cold ingredients.
• Present meals by placing and arranging hot and cold elements using plates, dishes, bowls, and baskets.
• Control costs by adhering to recipes; following preparation standards.
• Maintain a sanitary kitchen by adhering to sanitation, storage, and refrigeration requirements and codes; cleaning equipment.
• Maintain supplies inventory by checking stock; anticipating needs; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
• Keep equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; performing preventive and cleaning maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Accomplish organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Skills

Cooking

Recipe analysis

Ingredient prep

Plating

Cost control

Sanitation

Inventory management

Equipment maintenance

Food safety

Quality assurance

Job description

At The Carlyle House we take tremendous pride in delivering exquisite meals to our residents each and every day. Our meals are prepared fromscratch and we offer an unique dining experience within our bistro environment. We are looking for experienced passionate and dedicated cooks to enhance the quality of life at The Carlyle House.

Physical Requirements:

This position demands good physical and mental health. The Cook will be required to lift carry, walk, sit, push, pull and work a flexible schedule, must be able to move continuously during work hours and able to lift and/or carry 50 to 75 pounds.

Duties:

• Plans meals by analyzing recipes; retrieving and ordering ingredients.
• Prepares ingredients by following recipes; slicing, cutting, chopping, mincing, stirring, whipping, and mixing ingredients; adding seasonings; verifying taste.
• Completes meal preparation by grilling, sautéing, roasting, frying, and broiling ingredients; verifying doneness and taste; assembling and refrigerating cold ingredients.
• Presents meals by placing and arranging hot and cold elements using plates, dishes, bowls, and baskets.
• Controls costs by adhering to recipes; following preparation standards.
• Maintains a sanitary kitchen by adhering to state and local sanitation, storage, and refrigeration requirements and codes; cleaning equipment.
• Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock; anticipating needs; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; performing preventive and cleaning maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.