Cook-FT RL

Salemtowne; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Salemtowne in Winston Salem, NC, is seeking a Cook to prepare quality meals for residents, staff, and guests in line with nutritional and sanitation guidelines.

You will follow approved menus, manage food temperatures, maintain sanitary work areas, control waste, and contribute to menu improvements, all while complying with state regulations and Salemtowne policies. The role requires standing for long periods and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Two years’ experience in Food Service industry as a cook, preferably high-volume.
• Knowledge of food preparation methods and kitchen equipment.
• Ability to work under pressure and stay calm.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Uphold cleanliness and sanitation in food service.
• Ability to read, write, and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food safety by monitoring temperatures and logging results.
• Maintain sanitary conditions per health department standards.
• Prepare meals following approved menus and recipes.
• Assist in controlling costs by proper storage and waste tracking.
• Suggest menu improvements and better food presentation to enhance resident satisfaction.
• Support other departments with special meals and events.

Skills

Food prep methods

Sanitation & safety

Teamwork

Communication

Under pressure

Geriatric care interest

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Oven

Stove

Dishwasher

Slicer

Coffee machine

Steamer

Mixer

Chef knives

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Salemtowne - Winston Salem, NC 27106 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: Any Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service

Job Summary

The Cook prepares quality food for residents, staff, and guests in compliance with accepted nutritional and sanitation guidelines.

Essential Job Functions

• Ensures the safety of prepared foods by monitoring food temperatures on a predetermined schedule to verify that food is held within accepted temperatures ranges set forth by regulatory agencies, recording those results in a Food Temperature Log, and taking corrective action if a temperature is outside accepted range.
• Maintains sanitary working conditions by meeting standards set by State and County Health Departments as well as following Salemtowne's daily and weekly schedules for cleaning food preparation and staging areas and utensils.
• Prepares meals by following approved menus, recipes, and food production sheets.
• Assists in controlling food costs by properly storing and labeling leftovers, monitoring waste, and consistently completing the waste sections on the Daily Food Production sheets; suggests and implements waste reduction projects.
• Optimizes resident satisfaction by suggesting menu innovations, improved presentation of food, and other enhancements to the overall dining experience.
• Supports efforts of other department's (e.g., Marketing Development, etc.) efforts by preparing special meals for meetings, conferences, charitable projects, etc.
• Supports teamwork within the company by assisting departments with special requests and projects at the discretion of the supervisor.
• Supports Salemtowne Shines culture & philosophy.
• Completes annual compliance and HIPAA training and exhibits behavior as set forth by the Code of Compliance in the performance of their duties.
• Adheres to Salemtowne’s policies and procedures regarding the compliance program of the organization and is timely in reporting any possible concerns.
• Follows all local, state, and federal regulations as they pertain to their position.
• Adheres to the Salemtowne’s policies and procedures covering privacy and security in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food preparation methods and operations, of kitchen equipment and materials used in food prep work.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain a calm approach during stressful situations.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Possess and exhibit a strong positive attitude toward customer service and have a genuine interest in geriatric care and uphold the philosophy of the community.
• Proficient in reading, writing, and following written and verbal directions.
• Uphold the utmost attention to the cleanliness and detail towards sanitation in food service.
• Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, and procedures.
• Capability to handle routine problems effectively.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safely operating kitchen equipment (i.e., oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer, and chef knives).

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years’ experience in Food Service industry as a cook, and preferably in high volume establishments.

Physical Requirements

• Capable of standing and walking short distances for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and/or carry objects more than 50 pounds.
• Stoop and bend at the knees, twisting from side to side at the waist.
• Reach above, below, and at shoulder level.

Work Environment

Work in a clean, well-lighted and ventilated kitchen and dining rooms. Possible work hazards include cuts from utensils, burns, falls due to wet floors, quick temperature changes in and out of refrigeration areas and around steam tables.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position. Associates will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment relationship.