Second Cook-FT

Hebrew SeniorLife; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Hebrew SeniorLife is seeking a skilled cook to safely prepare entrees, vegetables, salads and desserts in a fast-paced kitchen. You will follow standardized recipes, manage portion control, and ensure food safety through proper temperatures and sanitation.

The role involves hands-on production, daily production meetings, and collaboration with the Sous Chef and Executive Chef to meet dietary needs. The position requires at least 3 years of cooking experience, a High School diploma (preferred),

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred.
• 3 years of cooking experience required.
• ServSafe Certification required or obtained within 6 months of being in the role.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on in production and presentation, ensuring all food is cooked and prepped to standards.
• Pull and thaw frozen foods according to schedule.
• Hold and serve all food at proper temperatures and ensure attractive presentation.
• Assist in firing daily food production.
• Ensure proper portioning according to menus and recipes.
• Maintain proper labeling and dating of foods in walk-in coolers.
• Maintain sanitation and safe handling of all equipment and surfaces.
• Control inventory to minimize waste.

Skills

Knife skills

English proficiency

Food safety knowledge

Education

High School diploma

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Job Description:

I. Position Summary:

Safely and sanitarily prepares palatable entrees, vegetables, salads and desserts for all customers ensuring compliance with proper amounts of all foods on the menu in accordance with dietary spread sheets and production sheets, standardized recipes, preparation methods, portion control, time schedules, and sanitary standards as well as serving procedures for all regular and special diets. Hands on execution of all items to be cooked and prepped according to daily production sheets. Demonstrate a strong commitment to the philosophy and goals of the mission of Hebrew SeniorLife and recognize resident/patient dignity and choice in aspects of daily life. Strive to make every encounter with a resident/patient into a positive and meaningful experience and opportunity, while providing safe and efficient quality of care. Handles breakfast, break, lunch, dinner, and banquets.

II. Position Responsibilities:

Core Functions:

• Hands-on in production and presentation, ensuring all food is being cooked and prepped according to standards administered by the Sous Chef and Executive Chef.
• Pull and thaw frozen foods according to schedule in order to ensure their wholesomeness.
• Hold and serve all food at proper temperatures and ensure it is attractively presented.
• Assist in firing daily food production.
• Provide the proper amounts of entrees, vegetables, desserts, and salads according to the menus and work production sheets in accordance with standardized recipes and preparation methods, portion control, time schedules, and special diet needs.
• Responsible for ensuring that all food in the walk-in refrigerators and freezers is covered, labeled, and dated to ensure all food is being properly rotated.
• Properly uses, cleans, maintains, and stores equipment.
• Ensure that all work areas, storage areas, utensils, and equipment are cleaned, sanitized, and maintained in an orderly fashion according to the latest regulations [local, state, federal, Kosher (if applicable)].
• Responsible for compliance with industry food safety standards.
• Control inventory and supplies to minimize waste.
• Log temperatures of all food to be served and report any temperatures that exceed industry standards to management.
• Adhere to pertinent safety rules, uniform code, jewelry policy, personal hygiene policy, and state and federal regulations.
• Taste and smell food to determine quality and palatability.
• Responsible for meals going out in a timely manner. Works directly with Sous and Exec Sous to ensure proper execution of specials.
• Attend in-service education meetings and workshops at the request of administration.
• Follow modified diets in accordance with diet spreads as approved by Sous Chef / First Cook, or the consulting dietitian.
• Maintaining high standards of quality in food preparation by the use of standardized recipes, proper cooking methods, portion control, making sure cold foods are served cold, hot foods are served hot.
• Make the Sous Chef aware of products needed by creating an order list of items that will be needed for later in the week to ensure smooth production
• Attend daily production meetings for review of days' work and upcoming events.
• Attend in-service training sessions together with co-workers to keep abreast of current knowledge in the field of nutrition and dietary-related personnel, as well as general in-services.
• Cooperate and coordinate work activities with co-workers to ensure a smoothly run department.
• Perform assigned job-related duties or special projects assigned by the Sous Chef.
• Able to handle work in a fast-paced environment
• To be able to work the ticket line with speed and skill
• To expo and direct team members through service, to keep the flow of the restaurant moving quickly and efficiently

III. Core Competencies:

• Knowledge of knife skills and safety.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English to execute food order slips well, while working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of proper temperatures of beef, chicken, fish, and reheating of food.
• Ability to accurately measure.
• Demonstrate good judgment and initiative in preparing food.
• Motivated to learn.
• Flexible to change.

IV Qualifications:

• High School diploma preferred..
• 3 years of cooking experience required.
• ServSafe Certification required or obtained within 6 months of being in the role.

V Physical Requirements (ADA Requirements)

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to pull 50 pounds.
• Must be able to push 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to walk short distances.
• Frequent bending is involved.
• Must be able to withstand changes in temperature when going in and out of the walk-in refrigerator.

Remote Type:

On-site

Salary Range:

$18.07 - $25.30