Cook

Westminster Oaks in; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Hours

Health Insurance

Fitness Facility Onsite

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Westminster Oaks in Tallahassee, FL seeks a Cook to prepare quality food for residents, guests and staff in a high-volume dining environment.

The role requires ServSafe certification or ability to obtain it within 90 days, plus 3+ years of culinary experience and strong food-prep knowledge. Expect a safety-conscious, team-driven kitchen with opportunities for leadership.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Serv Safe certification required or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of date of hire.
• 3+ years culinary experience in a high volume full service dining environment.
• Full understanding of basic food preparation methods and cooking techniques in quantity food production.
• Proficiency with computer programs including Microsoft Office and data type programs.
• Ability to read, write and speak English and follow written and oral directions.
• Willingness to provide a leadership role.
• Basic knife handling skills.

Responsibilities

• Setup work stations according to established guidelines.
• Prepare all food items in accordance with standardized recipes in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Distributes prepared food to all areas of service accurately and consistently; restocks items as needed.
• Cleans and maintains station and equipment.
• Assist with cleaning, sanitation and organization of kitchen.

Skills

Leadership

High-volume cooking

Food safety

MS Office

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

ServSafe Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data entry programs

Job description

Westminster Oaks is a large upscale Life Plan Community and Health Center located in Tallahassee. We are a church related, not-for-profit community service organization dedicated and committed to providing services for older adults and persons with special needs by creating and administering excellent residential and health care facilities.

We are seeking a Cook to prepare quality food using quality ingredients for residents, guests and employees.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Communities.

• Setup work stations according to established guidelines.
• Prepare all food items in accordance with standardized recipes in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Distributes prepared food to all areas of service accurately and consistent in preparation and presentation. Restocks items as needed throughout the shift.
• Cleans and maintains station by practicing good safety, sanitation and organization skills.
• Assist with the cleaning, sanitation and organization of the kitchen and equipment.

The above position description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the assignments and responsibilities assigned to any employee; nor are such assignments restricted to those precisely listed in the description. This position description may change from time to time as the needs of the organization change.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Serv Safe certification required or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of date of hire.
• Ability to perform basic math skills. Three (3) or more year's culinary experience in a high volume full service dining environment.
• Full understanding of basic food preparation methods and cooking techniques in quantity food production.
• Proficiency with computer programs including Microsoft Office and data type programs.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language and understand and follow written and oral directions.
• Willingness to provide a leadership role.

Join the Westminster Family today! We offer:

• Flexible Hours
• Competitive Wages
• Health Insurance
• Fitness Facility Onsite
• Paid Time Off
• And More!

EOE, DFWP – “We honor those who have served.”

• 3 or more years experience in a high volume, full service environment.

Education

Required

Cook (Food Services)

Westminster Oaks is a large upscale Life Plan Community and Health Center located in Tallahassee. We are a church related, not-for-profit community service organization dedicated and committed to providing services for older adults and persons with special needs by creating and administering excellent residential and health care facilities.

We are seeking a Cook to prepare quality food using quality ingredients for residents, guests and employees.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Communities.

• Setup work stations according to established guidelines.
• Prepare all food items in accordance with standardized recipes in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Distributes prepared food to all areas of service accurately and consistent in preparation and presentation. Restocks items as needed throughout the shift.
• Cleans and maintains station by practicing good safety, sanitation and organization skills.
• Assist with the cleaning, sanitation and organization of the kitchen and equipment.

The above position description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the assignments and responsibilities assigned to any employee; nor are such assignments restricted to those precisely listed in the description. This position description may change from time to time as the needs of the organization change.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Serv Safe certification required or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of date of hire.
• Ability to perform basic math skills. Three (3) or more year's culinary experience in a high volume full service dining environment.
• Full understanding of basic food preparation methods and cooking techniques in quantity food production.
• Proficiency with computer programs including Microsoft Office and data type programs.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language and understand and follow written and oral directions.
• Basic knife handling skills.
• Willingness to provide a leadership role.

Join the Westminster Family today! We offer:

• Flexible Hours
• Fun Work Environment
• Competitive Wages
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Fitness Facility Onsite
• Paid Time Off
• Career Advancement
• And More!

EOE, DFWP – “We honor those who have served.”

“Applicants can learn more about Florida background screening requirements at https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ .”

Experience

Required

• 3 or more years experience in a high volume, full service environment.

Education

Required

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• ServSafe

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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