Cook: 6a-6:30p, full-time

Provision Living; Sappington (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Provision Living is seeking a dedicated Cook to ensure quality food preparation and dining experiences for residents, reporting to the Executive Chef/Dining Manager. You will prepare meals, assist with service, and uphold safety and sanitation standards while supporting a collaborative team.

Qualifications include 2–4 years of experience, strong cooking skills across techniques, knife proficiency, and ServSafe certification or the ability to obtain it.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in food preparation.
• Exceptional knowledge of multiple cooking techniques including baking, sauté, fry, sauces, and cold food prep.
• Knife skills and ability to follow recipes with precise measurements.
• Understand and apply proper food handling techniques.
• Strong customer service, teamwork and communication skills.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills.
• Appreciation of seniors and understanding of aging processes.
• Able to obtain ServSafe Certification within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Cook and bake.
• Help with serving meals and maintaining a clean work area.
• Support catering, room service, special party needs, and marketing functions.
• Take drink and food orders.
• Sanitize, set and bus tables.
• Maintain food inventories and control costs.
• Know resident dining needs and follow safety regulations.
• Complete daily kitchen/dining room checklists.
• Follow all Dining Service Department policies.
• Assist with Sales/Marketing procedures to boost satisfaction.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Job description

Description

Cook

Job Title: Cook

Job Status: Full-time

Position Summary:

As the Cook, reporting directly to the Executive Chef/ Dining Manager, you will ensure the provision of quality food preparation in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations while supporting the team in optimizing each resident’s well-being and overall experience.

Essential Functions:

• Cook and bake
• Help with serving meals, drinks, and maintaining a clean work area
• Support all catering, room service, special party needs, marketing functions, etc.
• Take drink and food orders
• Sanitize, set and bus tables
• Maintain food inventories and perform food cost control measures
• Possess a working knowledge of individual assignments and resident dining needs
• Practice sanitation regulations and safety rules with regards to preparing, handling, labeling and storing food, and clean kitchen equipment
• Complete daily checklist of duties for kitchen and dining room
• Follow all policies for Dining Service Department
• Assist with Sales/Marketing procedures to develop and enhance satisfaction levels
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred, but will consider work/life experiences.
• 2-4 Years of experience
• Exceptional knowledge of multiple cooking techniques including baking, sauté, fry, sauces, and cold food prep
• Possess string knife skills, able to follow a recipe and a solid knowledge of measurements
• Requires a firm understanding and ability to practice proper food handling techniques
• Current ServSafe Certification- or the ability to get one within the first 60 days
• Need to continuously stand and walk, reach, bend to the floor, and carry serving trays, dishes and food service items. Will also lift heavy pans, trash and various kitchen equipment
• Collaborative team player
• Strong customer service, and communication skills
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills
• Possess an appreciation of seniors and an understanding of the aging process
• Basic mathematical skills

Physical Demands:

To excel in this role, it is crucial for the employee to be prepared for the possibility of working with residents who may exhibit disruptive behaviors, including verbal or physical contact issues. The physical demands outlined below are indicative of those essential for job performance, and reasonable accommodations can be arranged to facilitate individuals with disabilities in carrying out these vital functions. In the course of performing job duties, the employee will routinely engage in activities such as sitting, standing, walking, using hands to handle and feel, reaching with hands and arms, talking, and hearing. Additionally, there may be occasional requirements for crouching and lifting items weighing up to 50lbs. The employee's specific vision abilities should encompass the capacity to see both near and far distances.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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