Cook

Laurus; Lyon Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401k

Work-life benefits

Job summary

Laurus is seeking a line cook for Independence Village New Hudson. The role is full-time with shifts starting at 7:30am–4:30pm or 9:30am–6:30pm, aimed at preparing meals for residents and staff according to planned menus.

The cook will follow standard recipes, plate items with proper portions, and support kitchen staff as needed while ensuring food safety and quality. A team-oriented attitude and reliable communication are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent or technical school.
• Minimum of three years of line cook experience and/or training.
• Good communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food for residents, guests, and employees.
• Prepare food according to the planned menu using standard recipes.
• Plate food items following portion guidelines and garnishing instructions.
• Assist other kitchen staff as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Ensures that sufficient food is prepped and/or prepared.
• Communicates with supervisor of shortages or outages.
• Maintains freshness, cooking status, and proper seasoning of all foods served.
• Stocks and cleans station for next shift.
• Follows proper food rotation policies.
• Maintains a positive team environment.
• Promotes positive relations with residents, families, and guests.

Skills

Line cook experience

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent or technical school

Job description

Line Cook Independence Village New Hudson Position Summary

Full Time 730am 430pm or 930am 630pm

Required Experience for Cook

• High School diploma or equivalent or technical school
• A minimum of three years of line cook experience andor training
• Good communication skills are required

Primary Responsibilities for Cook

• Cook and prepare food for residents guests and employees
• Prepare food according to the planned menu using standard recipes
• Plate food items following portion guidelines and garnishing instructions
• Assist other kitchen staff as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Ensures that sufficient food is prepped andor prepared
• Communicates with supervisor of shortages or outages
• Ensures freshness cooking status and proper seasoning of all foods served
• Stocks and cleans station for next shift
• Follows proper food rotation policies
• Consistently maintains a positive attitude which supports a team environment
• Promotes positive public relations with residents family members and guests
• Knowledgeable of the resident rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for privacy dignity and well being of all residents in a safe secure environment
• Maintain safety including universal precautions and safe work practices established firesafetydisaster plans risk management sanitation and security
• Clean and inspect kitchen appliances and work areas in order to ensure cleanliness and functional operation
• Present professional appearance by wearing uniform and name tag

General Working Conditions

This position entails standing for long periods of time While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to communicate effectively with others sit stand walk and use hands to handle keyboard telephone paper files and other equipment and objects The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms This position requires the ability to review detailed documents and read computer screens The employee will occasionally lift andor move up to 50 pounds The work environment requires appropriate interaction with others The noise level in the work environment is moderate Occasional travel to different locations may be required We have comprehensive benefit packages that include health dental vision 401k income protection and extraordinary work life benefits This classification description is intended to indicate the general kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that are required of positions given this title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of the employees under herhis supervision The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty

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