UTILITY PREP COOK

Liberty Health; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Senior Living is seeking an experienced Utility Prep Cook to support daily kitchen operations in a resident-focused dining program. You will follow recipes and production schedules, assist with food preparation, and help maintain nutrition, flavor, appearance and quality of meals.

Strong emphasis on sanitation, safe food handling, and teamwork with culinary staff. Prior kitchen experience is preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year experience in kitchen/culinary food service operation.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Follows recipes and production schedules based on resident census.
• Records and reports over-production, underproduction, and waste.
• Assists with preparation of foods to maintain nutrition, flavor, appearance, tenderness, and quality.
• Assists with setup and breakdown for catered events.
• Maintains clean, sanitary kitchen and safe food handling practices.
• Promotes a positive customer experience with residents and guests.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

With Compassion

Liberty Senior Living Is Seeking An Experienced

UTILITY PREP COOK

• Follows recipes and food production schedules based on resident census.
• Records and reports over-production, underproduction, and waste.
• Assists with preparation of foods using methods designed to maintain nutrition, flavor, appearance, tenderness, and quality.
• Actively communicates with culinary staff and Sous Chef for inventory needs, usage and shortages Utilizes safe food preparation methods when receiving, preparing, storing, cooling, freezing, holding, transporting, serving, and reheating foods.
• Monitors temperature records and checklists for holding and storing equipment to maintain safe food at all stages in the flow of food.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary kitchen at all times.
• Ensures and assists with cleaning and sanitizing equipment and work areas according to established checklist. Reports and takes immediate and appropriate corrective action if standards not met.
• Assists with setup and break down for catered events.
• Ensures sanitation of dining rooms, including private dining room, community room, and activity room. May assist with meal service during special events.
• Inventories, cleans, and sanitizes catering supplies.
• Promotes a positive customer experience by maintaining a positive attitude when interacting with co-workers, residents, and guests.
• Recognizes the importance of customer service, and strives each day to provide an exceptional experience for each person they serve
• Looks for and reports any items in need of repair to the Sous Chef.
• Performs all daily tasks in accordance with established facility and departmental policies and procedures. In the event of a fire or other emergency, assists with resident evacuations and secures food service area.
• Attends in-service training and other work-related meetings as required or approved.
• Carries out special projects as identified.
• Helps with any other areas of the building as needed.

Liberty Cares

With Compassion

Job Summary

• Follows recipes and food production schedules based on resident census.
• Records and reports over-production, underproduction, and waste.
• Assists with preparation of foods using methods designed to maintain nutrition, flavor, appearance, tenderness, and quality.
• Actively communicates with culinary staff and Sous Chef for inventory needs, usage and shortages Utilizes safe food preparation methods when receiving, preparing, storing, cooling, freezing, holding, transporting, serving, and reheating foods.
• Monitors temperature records and checklists for holding and storing equipment to maintain safe food at all stages in the flow of food.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary kitchen at all times.
• Ensures and assists with cleaning and sanitizing equipment and work areas according to established checklist. Reports and takes immediate and appropriate corrective action if standards not met.
• Assists with setup and break down for catered events.
• Ensures sanitation of dining rooms, including private dining room, community room, and activity room. May assist with meal service during special events.
• Inventories, cleans, and sanitizes catering supplies.
• Promotes a positive customer experience by maintaining a positive attitude when interacting with co-workers, residents, and guests.
• Recognizes the importance of customer service, and strives each day to provide an exceptional experience for each person they serve
• Looks for and reports any items in need of repair to the Sous Chef.
• Performs all daily tasks in accordance with established facility and departmental policies and procedures. In the event of a fire or other emergency, assists with resident evacuations and secures food service area.Attends in-service training and other work-related meetings as required or approved.
• Carries out special projects as identified.
• Helps with any other areas of the building as needed.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of one year of experience working within a kitchen/culinary food service operation, preferably in a restaurant, hotel, or country club.
• The ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately.
• Patience, tact, enthusiasm and a positive attitude towards the elderly.

Visit www.libertyseniorliving.com for more information.

Background checks/drug-free workplace.

EOE.