Cook

Friendly Senior Living; Forest Home (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Friendly Senior Living in Forest Home seeks a Cook to prepare meals for residents and manage kitchen sanitation. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and preferably a culinary arts certification, along with at least two years of cooking experience. Responsibilities include following production sheets, maintaining cleanliness, and accommodating dietary needs. Dependability and a friendly demeanor are essential. Overtime and weekend work may be required. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; culinary degree preferred.
• Two years cooking experience preferred.
• Willingness to pursue culinary degree if needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to production sheets.
• Follow menus and production sheets for food preparation.
• Communicate any substitutions or shortages to management.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the cooking area.
• Serve meals according to dietary restrictions.

Skills

Ability to read, write, and do simple math calculations

Basic food knowledge

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Culinary Arts Certification preferred

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Position Summary

The Cook is responsible for the preparation of all food served in The Friendly Home, Linden Knoll and the Cafeteria by utilizing standard recipes and procedures.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares food according to the production sheets set up for the meal to be served during the assigned tour of duty.
• Follows menus and production sheets for food preparation for the TFH, employee cafeteria and Linden Knoll.
• Communicates any changes on production sheets to the Sous Chef and/or the Executive Chef for revisions.
• Provides all necessary diet restrictions as recorded on production sheets.
• Communicates any substitutions, shortages or out-of-stock items to management.
• Responsible for adherence to department Quality Assurance Standards, completion of left over logs, temperature sheets and production records in accordance to department policies and procedures.
• Responsible for labeling, dating and disposing of all food, as necessary within the established standards.
• Responsible for storage of perishable deliveries and correct storage procedures of products as necessary.
• Performs other production responsibilities including salad and baking as required.
• Cooks for any catering events as required. Garnishes and aids in setups as necessary.
• Maintains the work area and equipment used in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Responsible for sanitation within cooking area; coordinates with manager on major cleaning responsibilities and repairs as needed. Follows daily sanitation checklists.
• Serves on tray line at lunch and dinner, plates members meals by following the individualized diet meal tickets.
• Participates in in-service education, departmental meetings and safety programs of the Home.
• Performs other duties as required by supervisor or by Administration from time to time.
• Must be able to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Serves as a back-up for the Executive Chef and the Sous Chef for orders and other duties, as deemed necessary by the Director.

Expectations of the Position

• Dependable, report to work on-time for every schedule shift (ready to work at beginning - start of shift) and work full schedule shifts unless physically unable or pre-approved Paid Time Off (PTO) which includes personal and vacation.
• Willing and able to work overtime and weekends as required by the position and/or approved by management.
• Have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Must be clean and neat in appearance and have a “friendly,” hospitality-oriented, and service-oriented personality.
• Abide by work-related / job procedures and organization policies; (refer to the Employee Handbook).

Qualifications of the Position

• Education: High school diploma. Associate, technical, trade or vocational school degree, or certification in culinary arts preferred but not required. Willingness to pursue degree if needed.
• Experience: Two years cooking experience preferred.
• Skills: Ability to read, write, and do simple math calculations. Basic Food knowledge and ability to apply it.
• Licenses / Certifications: Serv-Safe certification and/or County Sanitation certification preferred.

Conditions of Employment

Work is performed in a clean, well lit, Community setting. Employee must be able to perform essential job functions (reasonable accommodation may apply).

Physical Requirements

Refer to attached Physical Requirements form. Must meet the general health requirements set forth by The Friendly Home. May be requested to assist in the evacuation of Residents or perform other procedures to protect the safety of Residents, visitors and team members during emergency situations.