Cook

The Hill at Whitemarsh; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Dental Insurance

Vision Plan

403b with partial match

Short Term Disability Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Team Events

Job summary

The Hill at Whitemarsh is an upscale retirement community in Lafayette Hill, PA, seeking a professional Cook for full-time days/evenings and weekends to join a high-standard, resident-focused dining team.

Responsibilities include preparing meals per recipes, establishing production lines, controlling waste, inventory, maintaining a clean work area, and adhering to safety guidelines. Culinary degree preferred; fine dining exp is a plus.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred.
• Experience working on hot line.
• Experience in fine dining atmosphere is a definite plus.
• Commitment to excellence in food quality.
• Service oriented mindset.
• Professional demeanor.
• Ability to be part of a collaborative team.
• Satisfy resident needs.
• Provide quality in sufficient amounts.
• Ensure timely production.
• Flexibility to work in all areas of kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals in accordance with portion, and quality standards specified in recipes or as designated by servers within policy.
• Assist in establishing food service production line to assure meals are prepared on time.
• Controls food usage to minimize waste.
• Assists in receiving items and taking inventory as required.
• Maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work area.
• Actively supports Dining Management in educating and enforcing The Hill at Whitemarsh policies and safety guidelines.
• Support Executive Chef in oversight of a well-trained line staff.
• May assist by performing other kitchen duties as needed.

Skills

Culinary Degree

Hot line experience

Fine dining experience

Excellence in food quality

Service oriented

Professional demeanor

Collaborative team

Satisfy resident needs

Quality in sufficient amounts

Timely production

Flexibility in kitchen

Education

Culinary Degree Preferred

Job description

COOK -FULL TIME- WEEK DAYS/EVENINGSAND WEEKENDS.

The Hill at Whitemarsh is an upscale retirement community located in a beautiful setting in Lafayette Hill, PA. Our dining program has an outstanding reputation and we are seeking an individual to bring their culinary talent to contribute as part of a professional creative team. Candidates with experience in fine dining restaurants, country clubs, upscale hotels or similar settings are encouraged to apply.

We are seeking a professional Chef who is committed to meeting the highest standards of quality and cleanliness, meets or exceeds regulatory standards, and completes all tasks within guidelines.

The successful candidate will have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Culinary Degree Preferred
• Experience working on hot line
• Experience in fine dining atmosphere a definite plus
• Commitment to excellence in food quality
• Service oriented mindset
• Professional demeanor
• Ability to be part of a collaborative team
• Satisfy resident needs
• Provide quality in sufficient amounts
• Ensure timely production
• Flexibility to work in all areas of kitchen.

The daily responsibilities of the include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare meals in accordance with the portion, and quality standards specified in recipes or as otherwise designated by servers within policy.
• Assist in establishing food service production line, etc., to assure that meals are prepared on time
• Controls food usage to minimize waste
• Assists in receiving items and taking inventory as required
• Maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work area, including but not limited to reach-ins, walk-ins and counters.
• Actively supports Dining Management in educating and enforcing The Hill at Whitemarsh and Dining Departments policies and procedures as well as Federal, State and local sanitation and safety guidelines
• Support Executive Chef in the oversight of a well-trained line staff.
• May assist by performing other kitchen duties as needed

The Hill at Whitemarsh offers a comprehensivebenefit package toFull time team members including:

• Medical Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account for Medical and Dependent Day Care
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Plan
• 403b with Partial Match
• Company Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Team Events

EOE-- The Hill at Whitemarsh is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.

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