Line Cook - IL (FT) - (Days/Eves)

GLENRIDGE ON PALMER RANCH; Florida; On-site; USD 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Benefits package (Medical, Dental, VIs

Job summary

The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch is seeking an AM/PM Production Cook to prepare a variety of hot and cold items following cycle menus and production sheets under the supervision of the Executive Chef/Sous Chef. You will ensure food quality, sanitation, and timely service for our senior dining facility.

This is a non-exempt, full-time position offering growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and a team dedicated to serving a diverse senior community in Sarasota.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 6 months experience food preparation.
• Must be SafeServ certified or have the ability to get certified.
• Must be able to read and write and understand written instructions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Ability to read and understand recipes.
• Must be empathetic, enthusiastic and have an affinity for working with a diverse senior population.

Responsibilities

• Prepares various hot and cold productions following specified routines and adheres to safeguards against cross-contamination of food products.
• Maintains high quality level of food production.
• Works from and follows recipes, menus, production sheets, and banquet event orders, in addition to following sanitation procedures and general instructions.
• Ensures proper washing, chopping, cutting of various fruits and vegetables and the proper use of utensils and equipment in completing job duties.
• Responsible for preparations of various salad and cold appetizer items.
• Works specific job stations in the kitchen such as the grill, sauté, middle (plate up) and/or pantry.
• Responsible for the sanitation of the work area and utensils being used.
• Makes sure all steam tables, work areas and coolers are cleaned.
• Safeguards against cross-contamination.
• Adheres to all sanitation and food handling protocols, safety policies & procedures and regulatory mandates.
• Responsible for the proper maintenance of work area and reports maintenance issues as needed.
• Assists cooks in special functions as needed or required.
• Maintains proper personal appearance and hygiene.
• Reporting of all hazardous conditions or equipment as required.
• Reporting of all accidents / incidents as required.

Skills

Communication

Reading & Writing

Empathy & Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

SafeServ certification or ability to obtain

Job description

• Location 7333 SCOTLAND WAY,Sarasota, FL, 34238-8530,United States
• Job Category Cook, Dining Services
• Employee Type Non-Exempt - FT

Description

*Must be able to work the days and evening shifts.*

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Benefit eligible the first of the month after the completion of 30 days of service ( Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD, LTD, Flex Spending, etc.)
• Matching 401(k) Program
• Educational Reimbursement
• Safety Shoe Stipend
• Bi -Annual Employee Appreciation Bonus
• Wonderful Working Conditions
• Opportunities for Advancement

Position Summary

The AM and PM Production Cook is responsible for the daily preparation of various cold food production items in accordance with daily and weekly cycle menus, production sheets, meet departmental and Member needs. The AM and PM Production Cook is responsible to the Executive Chef/Sous Chef.

Responsibilities

1. Prepares various hot and cold productions following specified routines and adheres to safeguards against cross-contamination of food products. Maintains high quality level of food production.
2. Works from and follows recipes, menus, production sheets, and banquet event orders, in addition to following sanitation procedures and general instructions.
3. Ensures proper washing, chopping, cutting of various fruits and vegetables and the proper use of utensils and equipment in completing job duties.
4. Responsible for preparations of various salad and cold appetizer items.
5. Works specific job stations in the kitchen such as the grill, sauté, middle (plate up) and/or pantry.
6. Responsible for the sanitation of the work area and utensils being used.
7. Makes sure all steam tables, work areas and coolers are cleaned.
8. Safeguards against cross-contamination.
9. Adheres to all sanitation and food handling protocols, safety policies & procedures and regulatory mandates.
10. Responsible for the proper maintenance of work area and reports maintenance issues as needed.
11. Assists cooks in special functions as needed or required.
12. Maintains proper personal appearance and hygiene.
13. Reporting of all hazardous conditions or equipment as required.
14. Reporting of all accidents / incidents as required.

Qualifications

1. Must have a minimum High School Diploma or equivalent and at least six (6) months experience food preparation and/or training.
2. Must be Safe Serv certified or have the ability to get certified.
3. Must be able to read and write and understand written instructions.
4. Must be able to communicate effectively.
5. Ability to read and understand recipes.
6. Must be empathetic, enthusiastic and have an affinity for working with a diverse senior population.

The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch is an exciting place to work, learn, be happy and flourish! We have been awarded“Best Retirement Community” for 17 years in a row! Do not miss this opportunity to work with an exciting team and make a positive difference in the lives of our members and the Sarasota community.

The Glenridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

All applicants must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen and Level II background screening.

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