Cook - FT/PT availability

Cook - FT/PT availability

Full Time

Kitchen Staff

Belleview Heights, Aurora, CO, US

3 days ago

Requisition ID: 1753

Salary Range:

$19.00 To $21.00 Annually

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Cook

Supervisor: Executive Chef

FLSA Status: Hourly, non -exempt

Date Approved: September 2021

OVERALL JOB PURPOSE

To prepare nutritious, appetizing, and attractive meals, while working as a team with other Food Services members to provide smooth, efficient and safe operation of the kitchen area. All policies and procedures of Sunshine Retirement must be followed, including menus and portion-control requirements.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

High school graduate or equivalent

Must be 18 years of age

Culinary Arts Degree or two (2) years' experience in institutional or full-service restaurant cooking preferred

Ability to read and prepare recipes, in careful detail, as provided by Sunshine Retirement Living

Knowledge of and ability to comply with Food Service sanitation practices

Ability to courteously work with staff and residents in resolving food service problems

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with residents and staff

Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance and customer service

Meets state related requirements (as applicable for position)

Ability to work in a team setting and be a team player

Maintain a positive, respectful, and professional approach with coworkers and residents

Ability to keep all business and operations information confidential

Possess excellent customer service and organizational skills

Ability to work under time constraints and meet department deadlines

Ability to follow and adhere to policies, procedures and standards

Satisfactorily pass Sunshine's and state regulated criminal record clearance, health screening and TB clearance (if applicable)

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Review menus and daily food production worksheets for instructions

Prepare meals following Sunshine Retirement menus and recipes

Practice Sunshine portion-control standards

Follow safe food-handling and storage procedures

Ensure that food, supplies, and appropriate personnel are available for the meal planned

Serve nutritious food, attractively garnished in a punctual manner

Follow procedures for covering, labeling, dating, and storing food and complete leftover logs

Ensure temperature logs are completed at the required time (Cooler, Freezer, Production sheets, and Dishwasher)

Oversee food services staff in absence of the Community Executive Chef or Sous Chef

Follow Sunshine Retirement sanitation standards by effectively cleaning while working, including the preparation, and serving areas, pots and pans, kitchen surfaces, walls and floors using appropriated cleaning schedules and charts

Focus on resident satisfaction and resolve any food-complaint issues as needed

Assist with the set-up of special functions

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

May be assigned to any other job functions in the community on a relief basis

OTHER JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform all work assigned for the agreed-upon salary, accepting no additional payment or non-perishable gifts from residents, vendors, Community management, or others

Meet the assigned work requirements of the job. Regular attendance is required

Serve as a role model for all employees by displaying a responsible, cooperative, and positive attitude

Represent the community in a professional, courteous, and friendly manner

Adhere to dress/appearance code. Changes in attire may be dictated by special occasion or weather conditions. If you have questions, check with your supervisor

Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and standards

Follow specified procedures regarding the handling of contaminated material encountered in accidents or injuries on the Community premises

Maintain personnel, resident, and business proprietary and/or confidential matters/material in strict confidence with management of the company (and/or other company staff as needed)

Maintains current food handlers permit and other certifications as necessary to fulfill state regulations, including minimum annual education requirements to maintain active certification

This position may have supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Executive Chef

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

20% or less

20% to 40%

40% to 60%

60% to 80%

80% to 100%

Stand

Walk

Sit

Pushing, pulling and/or reaching

Grasping and fine manipulation

Climb or balance

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Talk or hear

Taste or smell

Lifts Weight or Exerts Force

20% or less

20% to 40%

40% to 60%

60% to 80%

80% to 100%

Up to 10 pounds

Up to 25 pounds

Up to 50 pounds

Up to 100 pounds

More than 100 pounds

The Community reserves the right to revise the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion.