Production Cook (AM/PM) — Hot & Cold Prep, Growth & Benefits

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

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.