Cook Main Dining

Overview

Main Location
St. James Place of Baton Rouge | Senior Living Community
333 Lee Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808, USA

St. James Place is committed to having a workplace culture where people love to come to work, feel appreciated, continue to grow and find meaning in their work. Are you looking for an opportunity that allows you to contribute your talent and passion while providing Joyful Service? St. James Place is the right opportunity for you.

BONUS PROGRAM: $250 Total (Meet requirements: earn $125 after 30 days and $125 after 90 days)

Available

Shifts:

Cook

The Cook prepares the kitchen and food production areas for use; creatively prepares recipes which are palatable and nutritious; ensures that safe and high-quality food service is provided at all times and that sanitation guidelines are met; accurately forecasts amount of food required and obtains appropriate amounts of required foods from storage areas. Prepares hot and cold food (entrees, soups, salads, etc.)

following established recipes for all meal services and special events.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Able to read, write, speak and understand English and the ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Basic computer skills
• Formal education as a Cook is preferred
• At least five (5) years of supervised cooking experience, with training in the preparation and service of foods, in estimating quantities of food needed, and in the principles of sanitation and safe handling of food and equipment is required.
• Displays good communication skills when dealing with peers, subordinates, residents and visitors.
• Adapts to changes, especially in crisis situations, and responds to emergencies with good judgment and calm demeanor
• Demonstrates good rapport and cooperative work relationship with others, responds to subordinates with concern and cooperation
• Shows ability to recognize and deal with priorities in proper order
• Demonstrates competency in completing routine as well as additional duties
• Displays enthusiasm in performance of own duties
• Maintains positive attitude toward the community and its function
• Dresses in professional manner, good personal hygiene, wears
• Demonstrates the ability to observe all safety precautions

Essential Functions:

• Prepares kitchen and food production areas for use:
• Opens kitchen, when required, unlocking refrigerator, freezer and storeroom.
• Turns on food production equipment as needed.
• Reviews resident menus to determine the amount of hot and cold foods to be prepared.
• Accurately forecasts amounts of each food required to meet resident needs (when necessary)
• Procur es appropriate amounts of required foods from storage areas.

• Hold/Finish food for meals in satellite kitchens:
• Utilizes production sheets, tally sheets and standardized recipes in the production of meals.
• Creatively garnishes, etc. to prepare recipes which are palatable, aesthetically appealing and nutritious.
• Appropriately prepares meals for residents on special diets, as prescribed by physicians.
• Produces foods in a timely manner, minimizing holding period, maximizing nutritional content.
• Utilizes proper serving utensils to ensure portion control.

• Maintains the highest level of sanitation and safety standards possible at all times:
• Maintains the highest level of sanitation possible during food procurement, production, service and storage.
• Maintains the highest level of kitchen cleanliness possible (i.e. sweeping, mopping, etc.).
• Ensures that the kitchen and all food production equipment (including pots and pans) are cleaned immediately.

• Assumes a leadership role in the kitchen:
• Assists in the training of Production Aides and H&W Waitstaff.
• Ensures that all kitchen staff members follow the policies and procedures of the department and complete all tasks designated to them.
• Completes all duties quickly and efficiently, setting the best example possible, without compromising quality of work.
• Demonstrates teamwork and flexibility, assisting in all areas of the kitchen as needed.

Physical Requirements: Requires extended standing and/or walking. Ability to lift heavy objects. Frequent bending and stooping.

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Voluntary Insurances Option

Short-term Disability Insurance

Vacation/Sick/Holidays

EEO Statement: St. James Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will recruit, hire, promote, and train for all jobs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, origin, age, disability, or Veteran status.

Intermediate

Advanced

Intermediate

Advanced

Team Player

Dedicated

Growth Opportunities

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Inspired to perform without outside help

High School or better.

One year of experience in food services

Cooking experience preferred

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