Cook 2 (Full Time)

Appone; Orange City (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Plan with Match

Education Assistance

Banking Services

Wellness Program

Fitness Center Access

Meal Discounts

On-Site Healthcare

Job summary

John Knox Village of Central Florida, Inc. in Orange City, FL seeks a Cook 1 to join the pantry, fry and station teams. You will prepare all food items, assist with expediting during service, and ensure quality and timely execution of dishes.

Applicants must pass Level 2 background screening, read, write, and communicate in English, and be able to lift up to 50 pounds. The role supports a non-profit retirement community with strong team values and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cooking techniques, stock and soup preparation, and sauces.

Responsibilities

• Sets up station per restaurant guidelines.
• Prepares all food items in a sanitary, timely manner.
• Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specs.
• Restocks items as needed during shift.
• Cleans and maintains station with safety and sanitation in mind.
• Assists with cleaning and organizing kitchen areas.
• Ensures high food quality and presentation, including sauces.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Stock & soup prep

Mother sauces

Job description

Job Summary: Responsible for the daily preparation of food items in the pantry, fry and/or stations or other areas of the kitchen. Responsible for Cook 1 employees in expediting various job assignments as needed during the service and preparation of all food items.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Sets up station according to restaurant guidelines.
• Prepares all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the restaurant.
• Restocks all items as needed throughout shift.
• Cleans and maintains station in practicing good safety, sanitation, organizational skills.
• Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas.
• Ensure food quality and presentation meet established high standards through broad knowledge of cooking techniques, stock and soup preparation and ability to make all five mother sauces.

Educational, Physical, and Other Requirements:

Must pass Level 2 background screening through the Florida Clearinghouse (Learn more: https://info.flclearinghouse.com)

• Employee should have a broad knowledge of cooking techniques, stock and soup preparation and ability to make all five mother sauces.
• Has understanding and knowledge to properly use and maintain all kitchen equipment.
• Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations. The individual must be able to transport and lift up to 50 pounds on occasion and up to 35 pounds regularly.
• Must have good hand, arm and finger dexterity.
• Repetitive motion is often required in the performance of daily tasks.
• Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations. Physical requirements may include frequent use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee may be required to lift, stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; and smell. Vision abilities may require close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• For the safety and security of our residents and patients, employees must be able to read, write, and verbally communicate in English, which is the most universally used language of our resident and employee population.

Customer/Guest Relations & Communications:

• Must maintain a professional, respectful, friendly demeanor with all residents, family members, guests, and staff at all times.v

About the Organization John Knox Village of Central Florida, Inc., is a Non Profit prestigious full-service retirement community situated on 200 beautiful acres in Orange City, Florida with approximately 800 residents and 600 employees.

Mission Statement

"Our mission at John Knox Village is to offer an unparalleled experience for a healthy lifestyle throughout our unique community. We provide our residents a responsive healing environment while improving the quality of life for all residents. This is done through a supportive team environment for residents, patients, employees, and clinical staff. We strive to improve the wellness of our community through innovation and pursuit of excellence.'

Vision Statement

"To be the premier provider and employer of choice for Central Florida."

Core Values

'HEART'

• Honesty
• Excellence
• Accountability
• Respect
• Team Work

Top Reasons to Work at John Knox Village of Central Florida

We offer the following employee benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Employer-Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Match
• Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• Banking Services
• Employer-Provided Extended Illness
• Wellness Program
• Free Access to Fitness Center
• Discounted Meals
• On-Site Nurse Practitioner, Outpatient Rehab, and Pharmacy

EOE Statement Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: John Knox Village of Central Florida is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are a drug-free workplace employer!

John Knox Village of Central Florida conducts background screenings through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Learn about the process at https://info.flclearinghouse.com.

This position is currently accepting applications.