Cook

Westminster-Communities-of-Florid; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Hours

Competitive Wages

Health Insurance

Fitness Facility Onsite

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Westminster Oaks in Tallahassee is seeking a Cook to prepare quality meals for residents, guests and staff, following standardized recipes in a sanitary and timely manner.

The role requires Serv Safe certification or ability to obtain it within 90 days, 3+ years of high-volume culinary experience, basic math, and a willingness to provide a leadership role. Proficiency with MS Office and English literacy is expected. We offer flexible hours, competitive wages, health insurance, and PTO.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Serv Safe certification required or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to perform basic math skills; three or more years of culinary experience in a high-volume full-service dining environment.
• Understanding of basic food preparation methods and cooking techniques in quantity 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.

Responsibilities

• Setup work stations according to established guidelines.
• Prepare all food items in accordance with standardized recipes in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Distribute prepared food to all areas of service accurately and restock items as needed during the shift.
• Clean and maintain station with proper safety, sanitation and organization.
• Assist with cleaning, sanitation and organization of the kitchen and equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Mathematics

Culinary experience

MS Office proficiency

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

ServSafe certification or ability to obtain within 90 days

Job description

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.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

ServSafe

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