Cook

Westminster Communities of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Hours

Fun Work Environment

Competitive Wages

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Fitness Facility Onsite

Paid Time Off

Career Advancement

And More!

Job summary

Westminster Oaks is seeking a Cook to prepare quality meals for residents, guests, and staff in a large, upscale Life Plan Community and Health Center in Tallahassee. The role emphasizes sanitary preparation, timely service, and a collaborative kitchen environment.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, Serv Safe certification or ability to obtain within 90 days, and 3+ years of high-volume culinary experience, with basic math and English literacy essential for daily

Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years of culinary experience in a high volume full service dining environment.
• Basic math skills required for food production and cost control.
• Willingness to provide a leadership role and supervise others as needed.
• Ability to read, write and speak English and follow written and oral directions.
• Proficiency with computer programs including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items in accordance with standardized recipes in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Set up work stations according to guidelines; distribute and restock items as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards at the station and kitchen.
• Assist with cleaning, sanitation and organization of kitchen and equipment.

Skills

Culinary experience

Math skills

Leadership potential

English literacy

Knife handling

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.
• 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.”

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