Cook​/Prep Cook​/Sous Chef

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We are hiring cooks, that serve high quality meals with a hospitality focus for residents' enjoyment in accordance with all laws, regulations and company standards. Reports to the Dining Services Director.

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent
• Must have 1 year scratch food preparation experience
• Must have prior experience regularly preparing meals for large groups
• Must be able to be Serv Safe certified

• Maintains system to ensure timely meal services
• Checks daily menu and special events calendar to ensure necessary food and supplies are available
• Prepares meals meeting nutritional requirements as well as appetizing in appearance
• Garnishes plates to enhance overall dining experience
• Prepares food based on standardized recipes
• Makes only authorized substitutions
• Seasons food appropriately
• Serves food based on established portion controls
• Assists in preparation of special meals and for special events
• Estimates portions and utilizes leftovers appropriately to reduce food costs
• Operates kitchen within state and county regulations including sanitation, food storage, recordkeeping, food temperatures, portion sizes, chemical usage/storage
• Operates kitchen equipment safely and efficiently: steamer, oven, grill, meat slicer, mixer, grinder, dishwasher, etc.
• Maintains cooler and freezer properly: dates and labels food, no food on floor, etc.
• Assists with putting up stock on delivery days
• Assists with daily kitchen duties: washing pots/pans, putting up stock, removing trash and boxes, cleaning steam table and checking water levels
• Completes daily cleaning assignments
• Maintains a clean and sanitized work environment
• Follows local and state handwashing procedures to ensure food safety