Cook PRN

Encore HCS; Talleys Corner (DE); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Job summary

Encore HCS is seeking a PRN Cook to join the team at Encore Village. Responsibilities include adhering to sanitation and food handling protocols, preparing meals per sanitary regulations and standardized recipes, and supporting the kitchen staff under the supervision of the Sous Chef/Manager.

The role requires a state sanitation certificate, with Serve Safe certification preferred; candidates should be detail-oriented, able to follow written instructions, and capable of overtime, holidays, and

Qualifications

• Must have a state sanitation certificate.
• Serve Safe certification preferred.
• Knowledge of batch cooking and use of standardized recipes.
• Knowledge of sanitation, foodborne illness, and cross-contamination policies.
• Good communication skills and ability to follow written instructions.
• Must be able to work overtime, holidays, weekends as assigned.
• Detail-oriented and accurate in daily duties.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to sanitation and food handling protocols.
• Prepare food per sanitary regulations and departmental policies.
• Assigned pre-meal preparatin.
• Ensure food is prepared according to standardized recipes and special diet orders.
• Maintain documentation of temperature charts and HACCP records.
• Distribute production on time and in correct quantities.
• Maintain safe and secure work environment.
• Assist in development of new menu items with Sous Chef/Manager.
• Notify Sous Chef/Manager of inventory needs in a timely fashion.
• Assist in directing kitchen staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information and employee data.
• Ensure dietary procedures are followed per policy.
• Follow Encore Village safety policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Proper personal appearance and hygiene.

Skills

Sanitation

Batch cooking

Recipe following

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Overtime flexibility

Education

State sanitation certificate

Serve Safe certification (preferred)

Job description

Encore at Foulk is currently hiring for a PRN Cook.

Responsibilities include:

• Adherence to all sanitation and food handling protocols.
• Preparation of food in accordance with sanitary regulations and departmental policies and procedures.
• Assisgned pre-meal preparatin.
• Assurance that food is prepared in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.
• Maintenance of all appropriate documentation of temperature charts and similar records according to established HACCP protocols.
• Appropriate distribution of all production on time and quantity necessary.
• Maintains safe and secure work environment, uses safety devices.
• Development, in coordination with the Sous Chef/Manager of new menu items and recipes
• Notification to Sous Chef/Manager of inventory requirements in a timely fashion.
• Assists in direction of kitchen staff.
• Maintenance of confidentiality of all pertinent resident information to assure residents' rights and employee confidentiality are protected.
• Assurance that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Adherence to all safety policies and procedures of Encore Village and regulatory authorities.
• Proper personal appearance and hygiene according to established procedures.
• Attendance and participation in in-service training programs.
• Assurance that food preparation and storage areas are maintained in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times.

Education:

• Must have a state sanitation certificate.
• Serve Safe certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of batch cooking and general use of standardized recipes.
• Knowledge of sanitation, food borne illness, and cross-contamination policies and procedures.
• Good communication skills.
• Must be able to follow written instructions.
• Must be able to work overtime, holidays, weekends as assigned.
• Must be a detail-oriented person and be able to perform duties with great accuracy each day.

This organization does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of ancestry, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, military status, veteran status, or disability. No question on the application is intended to secure information to be used for such discrimination. This application will be given every consideration, however its receipt does not imply employment for the applicant.