Cook II

Kids for the Future; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a dependable cook to prepare meals for residents following federal, state, and local standards. This FT non-exempt role requires cooking to order and maintaining safety protocols.

As a valued team member, you will handle hot entrees, soups, salads, desserts, and contribute to a clean, safe kitchen while delivering high-quality customer service.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year scratch cooking experience
• Experience in senior dining, hotels, or resorts preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety and sanitation rules and practices.
• Prepare hot entrees, soups, salads, desserts and document temps, waste and leftovers.
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic kitchen terminology and cooking techniques.
• Provide high standard customer service in a resident dining setting.
• Collaborate with staff from other departments to ensure residents' needs are met.

Skills

Food safety

Food preparation

Sanitation

Teamwork

Customer service

Tools

Knives

Blenders

Standing mixers

Ovens

Job description

• Location 12000 N 90TH ST,Scottsdale, AZ, 85260-8604,United States
• Base Pay $17.25 - $19.05 / Hour
• Job Category Food Service
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary purpose of this job position is to prepare and cook to order food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, with Westminster Village and Morrison Living established policies and procedures, and as may be directed to assure that quality food service is provided at all times.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITY

• Follow all safety and sanitation rules and practices.
• Date and label all prep, opened packaging in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of food preparation and handling techniques.
• Ability to work well independently with proper direction.
• Confers with Team Leader on unusual problems.
• Prepares hot entrees and appetizers, soups, sides, salads, cold appetizers, garnishes, and desserts following recipes and documenting quantities, final cooking temps, holding temps, cooling temps, waste, and leftovers.
• Does advance preparation as indicated.
• Completes food temperature checks each meal. Tastes all food items prepared.
• Ensures that all hot food preparation and assembling is done in accordance with established procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of fire safety procedures and assists with evacuation of residents to a safe location in the event of fire or other emergencies.
• Knowledge of basic kitchen terminology and cooking techniques
• Ability to utilize kitchen tools and trade equipment efficiently and safely: such as knives, blenders, standing mixers, ovens, etc.
• Be committed to delivering high standard customer service
• Cooperates with staff of other departments in performing job duties.
• Provides clean, safe and neat environment for residents, self and staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Minimum one year scratch cooking experience required, experience in senior dining, hotels, or resorts preferred

PHYSICAL DEMAND

• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, transport up to 50 pounds
• Prolonged standing and walking continuously for an entire shift.
• Ability to move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 200 pounds
• Must take necessary precautions and follow correct procedures for lifting and bending.