Cook/Kitchen Specialist

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare or assist in prep for 3 meals daily, for approximately 100 Residents and Staff.
• Proficiency in following preset menus and recipes, as required by State guidelines, adding substitutions as required.
• Monitoring residents for dietary request and or needs.
• Willing to prepare creative and entertaining meals for special events, holidays or just for motivation.
• Preparing dining areas and kitchen for next shift by cleaning and restocking dining areas and cook stations.
• Cleaning machines and appliances used in the kitchen, such as coffee makers, pots, pans, mixers, etc.
• Unloading and storing deliveries.
• Sweeping and mopping floors, especially if items are broken or spilled.
• Taking out the trash and rinsing garbage cans.
• Supporting other restaurant staff members by assisting with other tasks, as needed.
• Reporting kitchen accidents or violations of food safety codes and procedures.
• Clean or prepare various foods for cooking or serving.
• Transfer supplies or equipment between storage and work areas, by hand or using hand trucks.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Hands-on experience with industrial washing machines.
• Ability to follow instructions and help with various tasks, as needed.
• Time management skills.
• Attention to detail and sanitation rules.
• Availability to work in shifts, during weekends and evenings.
• 1 - 2 years' experience working in a dining room/kitchen environment.
• Ability to read and comprehend labels on chemicals.
• High School diploma required.