Cook I

Woodland Pond Inc; Village of New Paltz (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodland Pond Inc. seeks a Cook I to accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, grill, and present a variety of hot and cold foods for breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and catered events.

You will read recipes, season and cook meats and vegetables, and assist in food preparation while maintaining high hygiene and safety standards. The role requires flexibility, weekend/holiday availability, and strong teamwork in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High school graduate preferred, or 3 years related work experience.
• Knowledge of basic kitchen equipment operation.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to write legibly and follow oral and written instructions; communicate with residents, especially the elderly.

Responsibilities

• Follows recipes and product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving, and serving soups, meats, vegetables, desserts and other foods.
• Prepares and cooks meats and vegetables using frying, grilling, and sautéing.
• Monitors and trains others to maintain high quality of service to residents.
• Portions food attractively on plates with gravies, sauces and garnish as appropriate.
• Cleans and sanitizes workstations and equipment; follows HACCP policies.

Skills

Food preparation

Safety & sanitation

Training others

Recipe reading

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Grill

Fryer

Sauté pan

Thermometer

Job description

Position SummaryThe Cook I accurately and efficiently prepares, portions, grills, and presents a variety of hot and /or cold food items for various meal periods to include breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special catered eventsESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (*CF indicates Critical Function)Follows basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving, serving soups, meats, vegetables, dessert and other foodstuff for consumptionPrepares, seasons and cooks meats and vegetables using skills in frying, grilling, and sautéingAssists in the preparation/cooking of hot and/or cold foods, and properly stores food, utilizing knowledge of temperature requirements and spoilage (*CF)Reads recipes and/or product directions with accuracyPrepares, seasons and cooks meats and vegetables using skills in frying, grilling, and sautéingPrepares and seasons and cooks starches, vegetables and other food itemsMeasures and mixes ingredients according to recipeMonitors and trains others to maintain highest quality of service to residents at all timesDeep fries, grills and sautés meats, fish, vegetables and other foodsIs able to create emulsified vinaigrette and make Mother SaucesProperly breaks down whole chickenExecutes 3 classic knife skillsConducts appropriate taste test for products as needed. Observes and tests foods being cooked by tasting, smelling and piercing or using thermometer to ensure safety and food qualityPortions food attractively on plates. Adding gravies, sauces and garnish to servings as appropriate (*CF)Inspects work stations for compliance with service standardsCleans and sanitizes workstations and equipment following all standards, including regulatory rules and proceduresComplies with all HACCP policies and proceduresReports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner and maintains a safe working environment fixing immediate needs with appropriate safety measuresParticipates in safety meetings, trainings and hazard assessmentsCompletes all required trainings and in-servicesAll other duties as assignedGENERAL SKILLS AND ABILITIESMaintains high standards for work areas, attitude and appearanceUnderstands that honesty and ethics are essential in the performance of dutiesPossesses working knowledge of basic food handling skills and food safety with the ability to apply skills developed as appropriate for the positionAble to work under pressure and in a fast paced environmentIs organized and able to problem solveWilling to learn and growDemonstrates maturity in judgment and behaviorsAble to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidaysMaintains predictable and reliable attendance, wearing the appropriate uniform as assignedQualificationsHigh school graduate or HSE preferred, or3 years related work experienceKnowledge of basic kitchen equipment operationBasic computer skills requiredAble to write legibly, takes oral and written instruction wellHas demonstrated knowledge of appropriate skills for communicating with individuals of all ages, especially the elderly or geriatric population