Cook (57865)

TITAN SENQUEST MANAGEMENT INC; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 42,981,000 - 54,443,000; Full time

Job summary

TITAN SENQUEST MANAGEMENT INC is seeking a Cook for Parkview Retirement Center in Sanford, NC. The role involves preparing balanced meals for residents, following recipes, plating attractively, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen.

Candidates should be at least 18 with a high school diploma or GED, able to obtain a food handlers certificate, read menus, and work under health and safety standards. English communication and basic math for recipes are required.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age; high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to obtain a food handlers certificate as required.
• Ability to read and prepare menus and recipes.
• Working knowledge of health and safety in food preparation.
• Drive, desire, and willingness to learn.
• Read, write and communicate effectively with residents and co-workers in English.
• Use math to calculate recipes.
• Skills to prepare dishes for specialized diets.
• Good judgement and basic computer skills.
• Regular attendance and ability to push/pull up to 50 lbs.

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.
• Demonstrates high standards of ethics and personal accountability.
• Follows all OSHA, Fire, Health Department and safety requirements.

Skills

English literacy

Team player

Math skills

Stress management

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Food safety knowledge

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.