Food Prep Cook - Full Time

Kingbruwaert; Burr Ridge (IL); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

King-Bruwaert House, a premier Senior Living Community in Burr Ridge, Illinois, is looking for a Full Time Food Prep Cook to join our team. This role involves routine food preparation and ensuring exceptional standards in our kitchen.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, food preparation skills, and handle a fast-paced kitchen environment effectively. If you're passionate about food and making a difference in residents' lives, we encourage you to apply!

Qualifications

• Food Handler or Sanitation certification with BASSET certification required.
• 1 year of commercial or institutional kitchen prep experience.
• Ability to convert recipes and maintain food hygiene standards.

Responsabilités

• Prepare food and food ingredients as directed.
• Handle and prepare raw and cooked meats safely.
• Maintain proper sanitation practices in food handling.

Connaissances

Food preparation skills

Team collaboration

Knowledge of food handling codes

Communication skills

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

King-Bruwaert House, a premier Senior Living Community located in Burr Ridge, Illinois, is proud to offer a warm and welcoming environment dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our residents. As we continue to grow and expand with the addition of our luxurious Independent Living apartments, "The Gardens," we are seeking a dedicated Food Prep Cook to join our team and contribute to maintaining the exceptional standards of our community. At King-Bruwaert House, we foster a culture of compassion, respect, and continuous growth. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional development, and a chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

We are currently seeking a Full Time Food Prep Cook to work the AM shift. In this position, the Prep Cook will provide routine food preparation and customer assistance services throughout the kitchen. If you are passionate about food preparation and looking to join a reputable community dedicated to excellence, we encourage you to apply!

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare food and food ingredients as directed by the culinary supervisor, cooks, or other culinary staff.
• Prepare fresh produce by peeling, cutting, slicing, dicing, and portioning.
• Prepare raw and cooked meats by trimming, cutting, and portioning.
• Prepare simple dishes such as breads, desserts, or salads by following standardized recipes.
• Promote proper sanitation practices when handling raw and cooked food items.
• Prepare foods and food items for all meal periods, including employee staff meals.
• Mixes or prepares condiments, dressings, and sauces.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work the AM shift
• Food Handler certification OR Sanitation certification + BASSET certification
• Previous commercial or institutional kitchen prep experience of 1 year
• Knowledge of food handling and hygiene codes and standards.
• Ability to convert recipes
• Maintain/renew Food Handler and BASSET certification as required.
• Must be able to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Must project a positive image of KBH through words, actions, and appearance.
• Must be able to effectively communicate written and verbally with all residents, their families, and staff.
• Prolonged periods of standing and working in heat, steam, and cold.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times.
• Manual dexterity to cut and chop food and perform other related tasks.