Cook

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food in accordance with Coterie standards.
• Ensure all meals are prepared and presented according to Coterie standards.
• Provide high-level culinary customer service at all times.
• Work closely with the Chef de Cuisine to maintain resident satisfaction with food and dining programs.
• Maintain kitchen and food storage and preparation areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition.
• Open and/or close the kitchen as needed.
• Adhere to cleaning schedules as assigned.
• Estimate daily or weekly needs of food and supplies and communicate these needs to the Chef de Cuisine.
• Document temperatures of food prior to service, refrigeration, and freezer.
• Ensure snacks and beverages are available to residents at all times.
• Keep kitchen floors clean (sweep and mop) and trash emptied.
• Aid in the transportation and storage of food and supplies.
• Adhere to Quality Enhancement standards and standard food safety practices.
• Assist with the preparation and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals.
• Attend pre-meal stand-up in the kitchen prior to meal service.
• Perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of experience as a cook in a hospitality or healthcare environment.
• Food handlers permit as required by state law and/or Company standards.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and printed production guides, cleaning schedules, and logs.