Utility/Prep Cook

Watercrest Senior Living Group; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading senior living community as a Utility/Prep Cook. You will ensure a clean kitchen environment while preparing food and assisting in meal preparation. This role requires effective communication, reliability, and a passion for working with seniors.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional food service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform general duties including cleaning and food prep.
• Wash dishes and maintain cleanliness standards.
• Report equipment and supply needs to the Cook.

Skills

Effective communication

Decision making

Reliability

Passion for working with seniors

Education

High School Graduate

Job description

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General Summary

Utility/Prep Cook Associates participate in providing a total quality dining service program. This includes thorough cleaning of dishware, flatware, pots, pans, cooking utensils, equipment, and facilities to meet sanitation standards. Utility Associates may also perform a variety of food preparation duties such as preparing cold foods and shellfish, slicing meat, prepping salads, desserts, hot food prep, and brewing coffee or tea.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform general duties including cleaning, mopping, sweeping, garbage removal, and dusting kitchen and dining areas, as well as food prep as assigned.
• Wash dishes, pots, pans, and utensils to ensure cleanliness standards.
• Clean the dishwasher machine inside and out after each shift.
• Maintain a neat appearance of work areas and cleaning equipment storage areas.
• Clean floor drains as scheduled and as needed.
• Report to the Cook or Executive Chef regarding equipment and supplies needed.
• Ensure proper use of equipment and supplies, upholding cleaning and safety standards.
• Be in company uniform and resident-ready at all times.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Effective communication with all levels of management, team members, residents, families, vendors, and outside contacts.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Warm, friendly, and caring communication style.
• Ability to follow recipes and menus.
• Ability to follow directions and prepare meals in the absence of the head cook.
• Reliability and timeliness.
• Passion for working with and around senior citizens.

Education and Experience Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Experience in professional food service preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or walk for 75% of the day.
• Concentrate amid interruptions.
• Work under stress and in emergency situations.
• Perform tasks involving sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing, and grasping.
• Talk and hear effectively for communication.
• Occasionally lift/carry up to 50 pounds.

Occupational Exposure / PPE

• Work in all community areas.
• Exposure to dust, disinfectants, cleaning chemicals, infectious waste, and other hazards.
• Use personal protective equipment such as gloves, aprons, hair nets, non-slip shoes, and hot pads as required.
• Follow safety policies and procedures.