Culinary Cook - Menu Prep & Food Safety Pro

The Neighborhood at Vestavia Hills; Edgemont (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Neighborhood at Vestavia Hills in Edgemont, AL is seeking a Cook to join their team. The Cook reports directly to the Food and Beverage Director and focuses on preparing food that meets quality, quantity and service standards for the community.

You will help manage food production in the absence of leadership, uphold sanitary procedures, and comply with federal, state and local food safety regulations. Schedule is Mon-Fri, with every other weekend required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Culinary apprenticeship or training preferred.
• One (1) year job related experience including food preparation, full-line menu items and therapeutic diets.
• Maintains a current SERV Safe certificate or able to participate in training to become SERV Safe Certified.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to menus and approved recipes.
• Maintain sanitation of food service areas and follow safety regulations.
• Monitor temperatures and quality to meet standards.
• Record equipment, refrigerator, freezer, cooking and holding temperatures.
• Operate dish machine and sanitation equipment.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation procedures

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma/ GED

Culinary apprenticeship or training

SERV Safe certificate

Tools

Dish machine operation

Job description

The Neighborhood at Vestavia Hills in Edgemont, AL is seeking a Cook to join their team. The Cook reports directly to the Food and Beverage Director and focuses on preparing food that meets quality, quantity and service standards for the community.

You will help manage food production in the absence of leadership, uphold sanitary procedures, and comply with federal, state and local food safety regulations. Schedule is Mon-Fri, with every other weekend required.