Cook - 7a-7p - FT 3.5 days/week in Retirement Community -

Twin Lakes Community; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retirement community is seeking a Cook to manage menu preparation and meal service. This full-time position requires culinary expertise and a commitment to high food quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of culinary experience and a passion for creating appetizing meals for residents.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of culinary experience in a restaurant or country club setting.
• Culinary education required; culinary degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop menus and supervise food service staff.
• Prepare food for meals and special occasions.
• Ensure food presentation and safety standards are met.

Skills

Creativity

Food Presentation

Food Safety Policies

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary Degree

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Cook - 7a-7p - FT 3.5 days/week in Retirement Community

Reports to: Director of Service, Director of Culinary, or Director of Food Service

Hours: 7a - 7p; will be required to work every other weekend

Schedule: Three 12-hour days and one 4-hour day per week, totaling 40 hours

Position Summary:

Responsible for working with the Senior Director of Food Service to develop menus for The Hearth, assist in supervising food service staff, follow menus and recipes to cook all meals, prepare food for parties and special occasions, and adhere to health department regulations. The Line Cook must exercise creativity to ensure food is delicious, appetizing, and visually appealing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organize all tools and ingredients needed for meal preparation according to recipes and menus.
• Prepare food in a restaurant-style environment, including onsite and offsite catering.
• Ensure food presentation is of high quality using fresh herbs, sauces, fruits, and vegetables.
• Clean all equipment used in meal preparation.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen following schedules and Food Safety Policies by the North Carolina Health Department.
• Properly store all food and supplies according to standards.
• Report resident concerns that cannot be handled by the Cook to FSD/AFSD.
• Respond to residents, families, visitors, and co-workers in a kind, polite, and professional manner.
• Protect confidential information regarding residents, families, and the organization.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 2-5 years of culinary experience in a restaurant or country club setting
• Culinary education required; culinary degree preferred