Cook

South-County-Nursing-and-Rehabilitatio; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside Nursing is seeking a full-time cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare meals, follow established recipes, and help maintain health and safety standards while delivering food in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will have RI ServSafe certification, the ability to multitask, and experience working in a team. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and the role includes weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• RI ServSafe certification is required.
• High school degree or equivalent.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must pass a background check and be physically able to stand for long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Set up, clean, and organize work stations.
• Prepare ingredients and cook according to recipes and health standards.
• Operate grill, oven, or fryer as needed.
• Take orders from staff or computerized system and prepare food.
• Monitor multiple orders and ensure timely delivery to wait staff.
• Stock, rotate, and manage food supplies.
• Sanitize and clean work stations, utensils, and surfaces.
• Assist other cooks and kitchen staff as needed.

Skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Time management

Physical stamina

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Job description

Lakeside Nursing is looking to hire a fulltime cook.

The cook will prepare meals and follow establishment recipes. RI Servsafe Food Safety Certification is required. Duties include preparing ingredients, adhering to the facility menu, and following food health and safety procedures. Cook, clean, assist other cooks and staff and deliver food in a fast-paced environment. Work may include operating a grill, oven, or fryer. Previous experience in a team environment and various cooking methods preferred.

Cook Duties and Responsibilities

• Setting up, cleaning, and organizing work stations
• Preparing ingredients for the shift; washing vegetables, chopping, seasoning meat, etc.
• Preparing oven, utensils, and grill for shift
• Taking orders from wait staff or computerized system
• Cooking order according to food health and safety standards
• Recommending ideas for specials or seasonal dishes
• Handling multiple food orders at one time
• Monitoring multiple food orders as new orders arrive
• Dressing order for presentation
• Ensuring each guest order has the correct food and sides
• Delivering food order to wait staff in a timely manner
• Storing all food properly
• Sanitizing and cleaning work stations and utensils
• Reordering stock and food supplies
• Monitoring other cooks and team members
• Assisting other cooks in preparing food or helping other team members when needed

Cook Requirements and Qualifications

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Physical endurance to stand for an entire shift
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Works well as part of a team and on individual tasks
• Able to quickly memorize complex or multiple orders
• High school degree or equivalent
• Previous experience as a busboy, washer, waiter, cook, or relevant work experience
• Legally able to work in establishments which serve alcohol
• Able to work early mornings, nights, and weekends
• able to bend, move, and lift up to 25 pounds or more
• Physically able to stand and move during the length of shift; able to bend and kneel through shift; able to lift up to 25 pounds or more
• Must pass a background check
• Able to read and writ