Cook

Elegance; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Elegance in Saint Petersburg, Florida, is seeking a dedicated individual to support the Director in the Food Service Department. The role involves maintaining high resident satisfaction by responding to dining preferences and ensuring adherence to food safety standards.

Key responsibilities include overseeing food preparation, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas, and fostering teamwork. Ideal candidates will have experience in food service and a commitment to quality and resident well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service management.
• Knowledge of safe food handling practices.
• Ability to maintain high resident satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director in the Food Service Department.
• Respond to resident likes and dislikes.
• Maintain food temperatures and ensure safety standards.
• Circulate to ascertain resident satisfaction.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining area.

Job description

• Support the Director, Food Service with planning, directing, controlling, communicating, and coaching in the Food Service Department.
• Respond to resident likes and dislikes maintaining high resident satisfaction. Ensure that all foods are prepared to satisfaction of residents and in accordance with safe food handling practices.
• Maintain food temperatures and time controls during storage, production, and serving according to required food safety standards.
• Circulate in the dining room to ascertain resident preferences and satisfaction with meals.
• Maintain a clean kitchen and dining area.
• Foster teamwork with co-workers, show initiative in overcoming obstacles, take actions to assist others beyond job responsibilities, and have a positive impact on co-workers, residents, and visitors.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

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