Cook - Full Time

Sunshine Retirement Living; Bartlett (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Cook to join their vibrant kitchen team. In this role, you will prepare delicious and nutritious meals while ensuring the highest standards of food safety and sanitation. Collaborating with a supportive team, you will focus on resident satisfaction, creatively presenting meals that delight the senses. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents by providing them with enjoyable dining experiences. If you are passionate about cooking and committed to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare nutritious and appealing meals.
• Knowledge of food service sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to provided recipes and menus.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Customer Service

Food Safety Knowledge

Teamwork

Recipe Preparation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Culinary Arts Degree

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Food Safety Standards

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title : Cook

Supervisor: Executive Chef FLSA Status: Hourly, non -exempt

Date Approved: September 2021

OVERALL JOB PURPOSE

To prepare nutritious, appetizing, and attractive meals, while working as a team with other Food Services members to provide smooth, efficient and safe operation of the kitchen area. All policies and procedures of Sunshine Retirement must be followed, including menus and portion-control requirements.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Must be 18 years of age
• Culinary Arts Degree or two (2) years’ experience in institutional or full-service restaurant cooking preferred
• Ability to read and prepare recipes, in careful detail, as provided by Sunshine Retirement Living
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with Food Service sanitation practices
• Ability to courteously work with staff and residents in resolving food service problems
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with residents and staff
• Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance and customer service
• Meets state related requirements (as applicable for position)
• Ability to work in a team setting and be a team player
• Maintain a positive, respectful, and professional approach with coworkers and residents
• Ability to keep all business and operations information confidential
• Possess excellent customer service and organizational skills
• Ability to work under time constraints and meet department deadlines
• Ability to follow and adhere to policies, procedures and standards

• Satisfactorily pass Sunshine’s and state regulated criminal record clearance, health screening and TB clearance (if applicable)

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review menus and daily food production worksheets for instructions
• Prepare meals following Sunshine Retirement menus and recipes
• Practice Sunshine portion-control standards
• Follow safe food-handling and storage procedures
• Ensure that food, supplies, and appropriate personnel are available for the meal planned
• Serve nutritious food, attractively garnished in a punctual manner
• Follow procedures for covering, labeling, dating, and storing food and complete leftover logs
• Ensure temperature logs are completed at the required time (Cooler, Freezer, Production sheets, and Dishwasher)
• Oversee food services staff in absence of the Community Executive Chef or Sous Chef
• Follow Sunshine Retirement sanitation standards by effectively cleaning while working, including the preparation, and serving areas, pots and pans, kitchen surfaces, walls and floors using appropriated cleaning schedules and charts
• Focus on resident satisfaction and resolve any food-complaint issues as needed
• Assist with the set-up of special functions
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
• May be assigned to any other job functions in the community on a relief basis

OTHER JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all work assigned for the agreed-upon salary, accepting no additional payment or non-perishable gifts from residents, vendors, Community management, or others
• Meet the assigned work requirements of the job. Regular attendance is required
• Serve as a role model for all employees by displaying a responsible, cooperative, and positive attitude
• Represent the community in a professional, courteous, and friendly manner
• Adhere to dress/appearance code. Changes in attire may be dictated by special occasion or weather conditions. If you have questions, check with your supervisor
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and standards
• Follow specified procedures regarding the handling of contaminated material encountered in accidents or injuries on the Community premises
• Maintain personnel, resident, and business proprietary and/or confidential matters/material in strict confidence with management of the company (and/or other company staff as needed)

• Maintains current food handlers permit and other certifications as necessary to fulfill state regulations, including minimum annual education requirements to maintain active certification
• This position is for a cook/Kitchen support(dishwasher) when needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

20% or less

20% to 40%

40% to 60%

60% to 80%

80% to 100%

Stand

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Walk

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Sit

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Pushing, pulling and/or reaching

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Grasping and fine manipulation

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Climb or balance

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Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

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Talk or hear

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Taste or smell

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Lifts Weight or Exerts Force

20% or less

20% to 40%

40% to 60%

60% to 80%

80% to 100%

Up to 10 pounds

Up to 25 pounds

Up to 50 pounds

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Up to 100 pounds

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More than 100 pounds

The Community reserves the right to revise the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion.