Position: Cook
Reports to: Sous Chef
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
OUR MISSION: To deliver unparalleled hospitality and five-star quality care in an independent living resort setting, ensuring a professional and fulfilling experience for all residents.
Position Summary:
Symphony Park, an upscale Independent Living Resort, is looking for a skilled and passionate Cook to join our culinary team. This position requires a dedicated individual who can contribute to the high standards of food preparation and presentation in our resort's diverse dining establishments. The ideal candidate will have a flair for cooking, a keen eye for detail, and a commitment to providing exceptional meals for our residents and guests.
Essential Job Functions:
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Prepare and cook meals according to the menu, ensuring high quality and presentation standards are met.
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Assist in the planning and development of menu items and recipes.
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Ensure all dishes are prepared in a timely manner, to temperature requirements, and to guest specifications.
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Ensure dietary requirements, and food allergy restrictions are strictly adhered to. Ensuring safety for all residents and guests
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Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, adhering to health and safety standards.
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Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
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Maintain cleanliness of all kitchen equipment to ensure optimal working efficiency.
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Manage food inventory and storage, minimizing waste.
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Encourages teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers and other departments.
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Attends training courses at community and maintains up to date monthly, quarterly, and annual training.
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Other duties as assigned, and which relate to the success of the community and the care, comfort, and happiness of our residents.
Experience Qualifications & Skills:
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Previous experience as a cook, ideally in a high-end restaurant or hospitality environment.
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Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, and procedures.
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Familiarity with health and safety regulations in the kitchen.
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Flexibility to work different shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Physical Demands:
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Walk/Stand – must be able to continuously walk and stand
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Environment Condition – must be able to perform work both inside and outside
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Sit – sit infrequently
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Lift - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds
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Carry - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds
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Push - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds
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Climb – must be able to climb stairs on a frequent basis, with the opportunity to utilize the elevator as an alternate resource if available
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Bend – must be able to bend at the waist, knees, hips and spine on a frequent basis, may require frequently manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.
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Squat – must be able to squat on a frequent basis to reach below the knee, may require lifting of 50 pounds or less.
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Twist or rotate – must be able to twist or rotate occasionally at the trunk, hips, knees, and neck while, manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.
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Reach– must be able to reach on a frequent basis. May occasionally reach overhead, requiring manipulation of weight of 10 pounds or less, and below waist manipulating weight of 25 pounds or more.
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Sensory Vision – must be able to read clearly with or without corrective lenses
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Hear - Must be able to hear telephone, audible alarms, bells and signals related to resident safety with or without hearing devices.
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Speech/Language – must have strong command of English sufficient to read and write and interpret administration information.
EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
