Cook (58405)

TITAN SENQUEST MANAGEMENT INC; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkview Retirement Center in Sanford, NC seeks a Cook to prepare quality meals for residents, following recipes and presenting plates attractively. You will help stock and clean the kitchen while maintaining safety standards and quality service.

The role requires reading menus, basic math for recipes, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and availability for weekend/evening/holiday shifts. A high school diploma or GED is required, plus the ability to obtain a food handler certificate.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to obtain a food handler's certificate.
• Ability to read and prepare menus and recipes.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards in food preparation.
• Able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Ability to calculate recipes and adjust portions.

Responsibilities

• Interact with residents and staff in a professional, friendly manner.
• Follow recipes to prepare nutritious meals for residents.
• Plate meals with attractive presentation.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary cooking area.
• Assist with stocking inventory of food and supplies.
• Assist with kitchen cleaning and organization.
• Prepare dishes per health department standards.
• Perform kitchen helper duties (wash pots, pans, and dishes).
• Demonstrate ethics and personal accountability.
• Follow OSHA and safety requirements.
• Walk/stand for extended periods; lift up to 50 lbs.

Skills

Reading menus/recipes

Menu calculation (math)

Effective communication

Team player

Ability to work under stress

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Parkview Retirement Center - Sanford, NC 27330, Salary Range: $13.00 - $17.00 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: 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.