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

City of Lincoln; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Benefits eligibility after 30 days

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Safety shoe stipend

Bi-annual bonus

Wonderful working conditions

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch in Sarasota, FL is seeking an AM/PM Production Cook responsible for daily preparation of hot and cold items in line with weekly menus and production sheets. You will report to the Executive Chef/Sous Chef and work across grill, sauté, middle, and pantry stations, ensuring high quality and cross-contamination safeguards.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, Safe Serv certification, and strong reading/communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Safe Serv certification or ability to obtain it.
• Must read/write and follow written instructions.
• Good communication skills and empathy for a diverse senior population.
• Ability to read and understand recipes.

Responsibilities

• Prepares hot and cold items following recipes, menus, and production sheets; maintains food quality and cross-contamination safeguards.
• Follow recipes, production sheets, and banquet orders; adhere to sanitation procedures and instructions.
• Properly wash, chop, and prepare fruits and vegetables; use utensils and equipment correctly.
• Prepare salads and cold appetizers.
• Work kitchen stations (grill, sauté, middle, pantry) as assigned.
• Maintain sanitation of work area and utensils.
• Ensure steam tables, work areas, and coolers are cleaned.
• Adhere to sanitation, safety, and food-handling protocols.
• Report maintenance issues in the work area.
• Assist other cooks during functions as needed.
• Maintain professional appearance and hygiene.

Skills

Effective communication

Reading and writing

Empathy

Reading recipes

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Safe Serv certification

Job description

• Location 7333 SCOTLAND WAY,Sarasota, FL, 34238-8530,United States
• Base Pay $20.68 - $23.78 / Hour
• Job Category Cook, Dining Services
• Employee Type Non-Exempt - FT

*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 16 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.