Cook- Full Time
Ridgeview Institute - Smyrna · Smyrna, GA · 1 wk ago
On-siteManagement$16–$18/hrFull-time
About the role
Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals for patients and facility staff according to the approved menu cycle and production sheets. Collaborate with kitchen team members to ensure timely and efficient food preparation during service.
Responsibilities
- Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh
- Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing, and mixing ingredients
- Bake, grill, steam, and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry, and other foods
- Present, garnish, and arrange final dishes
- Occasionally serve food
- Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment, and dishes
- Handle and store ingredients and food
- Maintain food safety and sanitation standards
- Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and utensils
- Execute opening and closing procedures
- Set up workstations with the required ingredients and equipment
- Check the quality and freshness of ingredients
- Monitor station inventory levels
- Adapt to high-pressure situations and busy service periods
Requirements
- At least two (2) years experience in quantity cooking
- Basic knowledge of modified diets
- Training in food service sanitation and possession of food service food handler’s permit as required
- Experience utilizing industrial kitchen equipment and utensils
- Prior kitchen supervisory experience helpful
- Flexibility to work different shifts, including weekends and evenings
- May be required to work occasional overtime and flexible hours
Skills
- Strong culinary skills and knowledge of cooking techniques
- Attention to detail in presentation, flavor, and consistency
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented kitchen
- Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices
- Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a passion for culinary arts
Benefits
- 401(k) + matching
- Health insurance
- 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 100% company-paid long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Cafeteria on site
- Employee engagement events
- Employee assistance program
- Employee recognition program
- Free parking
Pay
This is a full-time, non-exempt role with an expected compensation range of $16.00 to $18.00 per hour.
What Sets Us Apart
- Career & training development opportunities
- Dynamic and inclusive work environment
- Engaged management team dedicated to your success
- A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our north star and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations