Cook

Titan Senquest Management Inc; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Titan Senquest Management Inc. is seeking a Cook to prepare high-quality meals for residents at Parkview Retirement Center in Sanford, NC. The role requires following recipes, presenting plates well, and maintaining a clean kitchen.

The position is on-site with shifts that may include weekends or evenings. Candidates should be at least 18, able to obtain a food handler certificate, and proficient in English.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have the ability to obtain a food handler's certificate.
• Able to read and prepare menus and recipes.
• Knowledge of health and safety in food preparation required.
• Good reading, writing and communication in English.
• Basic math for measuring ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes to prepare quality, nutritious meals for residents.
• Interact with residents and staff in a professional, friendly manner.
• Plate meals with attractive presentation.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and organized kitchen area.
• Assist with stocking inventory and cleaning the kitchen.

Skills

English communication

Math for recipes

Team player

Work under pressure

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Food handlers certificate

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Parkview Retirement Center - Sanford, NC 27330

Salary Range: $15.00 - $19.00 Hourly

The Cook is responsible for cooking and producing well balanced, quality meals and providing excellent service to residents.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Interacts with residents and staff in a professional, friendly and compassionate manner at all times.
• Follows recipes to prepare quality and nutritional meals for residents.
• Plates meals with an attractive presentation.
• Maintains a safe, sanitary, clean and organized cooking area.
• Assists with stocking inventory of food and non-food supplies.
• Assists with cleaning the kitchen.
• Preps food in accordance with community and health department standards.
• Performs duties of kitchen helper/dishwasher as needed: Washes dishes, pots and pans, and stores dishes. Keeps dishwashing area clean and organized. Puts away delivered food products.
• Demonstrates high standards of ethics and personal accountability.
• Follows all OSHA, Fire, Health Department and safety requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job requires walking and standing for extended periods of time.
• Push, pull, lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age; high school diploma or GED.
• Must have the ability to obtain a food handlers certificate as required.
• Ability to read and prepare menus and recipes.
• Working knowledge of the rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation.
• Drive, desire, and willingness to learn.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively with residents and co-workers in English.
• Ability to use math to calculate recipes.
• Must have skills necessary to prepare dishes for specialized diets.
• Demonstrate good judgement skills.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Ability to work well under stress, complete assignments accurately, and work independently, as well as with co-workers.
• Demonstrate desire to be a team player.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Ability to push, pull, lift up to 50 lbs.

Working Conditions

• Requires interaction with co-workers and residents.
• Likely requires weekend, evening shifts, and holiday shifts.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections.

Physical Requirements

• Walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Talk and hear.
• Ability to lift, push and/or pull: Up to 50 pounds.