Cook

With more than 225 branch offices across North America, Associa is building the future of community for nearly five million residents worldwide. Our 11,000+ team members lead the industry with unrivaled education, expertise, and trailblazing innovation. For more than 43 years, Associa has brought positive impact and meaningful value to communities. To learn more, visit Job Description The Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality meals in accordance with established recipes, food safety standards, and dietary requirements. This position plays a key role in providing an exceptional dining experience by ensuring meals are prepared accurately, presented attractively, and served in a timely manner. The Cook maintains a clean and organized kitchen, follows sanitation guidelines, and works collaboratively with the culinary team to support daily dining operations. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong culinary skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering excellent service to residents and guests. Requirements Prepares meals from standardized recipes in accordance with the menu and ensures proper preparation, proportioning, and serving of foods in a safe and sanitary manner. Assumes responsibility for total kitchen operations and handles all situations in the kitchen according to policy. Oversees proper food handling and utilization of all foods to prevent contamination, increase quality and reduce cost. Sets up food service line and workstations with needed condiments and ensures all required condiments and garnishes are prepared and served with appropriate foods. Assists in coordinating prep for the following day’s menu. Assists in training new kitchen employees. Assists in ordering food and kitchen supplies. Assists in creating menus. Assists in execution of special events and functions. Fills in for the Sous Chef when absent and may be required to supervise other staff positions. Responds to community issues or concerns that may occur in the dining room. Keeps stock rooms, coolers, and freezers clean. Ensures that food supplies are rotated, and all perishables are labeled, dated, and stored properly. Maintains kitchen cleanliness and proper food preparation according to state and local health department code requirements and departmental procedures. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Associa