Prep Cook / Line Cook 10:30am - 7p

Twin Lakes Community; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Twin Lakes Community is seeking a Pantry/Prep Cook to ensure the dietary area operates smoothly and provides nutritious meals in a friendly environment. Responsibilities include food preparation, inventory management, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. Candidates should have prior experience in full-service kitchens and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• One or more years of experience in a full-service kitchen preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process ingredients for meals following the menu.
• Maintain cleanliness and assist in serving food.
• Report any unusual conditions or behaviors related to residents.

Skills

Cooking

Customer-Service

Food Preparation

Cleaning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for performing a variety of duties in the Dietary Department to ensure the area is kept clean and all services are accomplished in a customer-friendly environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Pantry/Prep Cook Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Gather all foods needed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner meals by following the menu.
• Work directly with the chef and receive assignments for the day.
• Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption.
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
• Plate food in an attractive manner.
• Able to lift, unload, and move food and supplies; lift dishes to storage locations.
• Work independently or assist others in cleaning all items used in the preparation and serving of meals.
• Use kitchen equipment safely by operating electrical and mechanical devices.
• Maintain appropriate inventory of food and supplies.
• Proficiency in vegetable scullery, preparing cold foods, light baking, and basic entry-level cooking skills.

Serving Line Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Making tea and coffee; cleaning coffee machines in healthcare setting.
• Working on tray line, setting up trays with utensils, napkins, condiments, reading and calling out diet cards, some bending over for trays, and lifting up to 10 pounds.
• Placing plates, desserts, and drinks on trays, then placing them on carts; some bending is required.
• Cleaning area, putting away milk, juice, empty tea urns, and cleaning.
• Retrieving trays and trash from the floor, assisting with washing dishes and trays, sweeping, mopping floors, and lifting trash cans.

Other Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Report all unusual conditions, behaviors, and resident reactions to appropriate licensed personnel promptly.
• Respond in a kind, polite, and professional manner to residents, families, visitors, coworkers, and supervision.
• Protect confidential information concerning residents, families, and the organization.
• Follow all safety procedures and facility protocols for fire, disaster, and bomb threats.
• Adhere to organizational, departmental, and nursing procedures relevant to the position.
• Attend scheduled organizational or departmental meetings and in-services.
• Perform other duties as assigned that are consistent with the job requirements.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• One or more years of experience in a full-service kitchen (non-fast food) preferred.