Cook- Summit at Brighton

Job Title

Pay Range: $18.00-$21.94 (Pay information will vary depending upon relevant experience for the position)

Full Time - 36 Hours/week 11am-8pm

General Scope: Prepares Kosher lunch and dinners for all residents, their guests, and employees.

Education / Qualification: High school diploma required. Associates Degree in culinary arts/food service is preferred. Must be able to read and follow recipe cards, write, add subtract, communicate in English and follow directions.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for recipe adherence on all prepared items.
• Prepares lunch entrees based on daily menu.
• Completes prep of dinner entrees, side dishes, salad, starch and desserts.
• Prepares entrees that are pre-ordered for Enriched Living residents and Extended Care residents.
• Prepares plates for all residents/guests in a timely and attractive manner.
• Prepares foods as assigned from standardized recipes.
• Maintains kitchen cleanliness and food preparation according to state and local health department code requirements.
• Responsible for temperature checks of coolers/freezers.
• Responsible for temperature checks of food leaving the kitchen.
• Responsible for cleaning work areas including scrubbing, cleaning, sweeping and mopping.
• Responsible for completing production sheets for each meal.
• Responsible for pulling and using proper items for day's menus.
• Responsible for maintaining Kosher integrity.
• Responsible for covering, dating and labeling all products whenever used.
• Responsible for cleaning and maintaining a sanitary environment while working.
• Keeps work area and serving line equipment clear and adheres to sanitation cleaning schedules.
• Ensures that all condiments and garnishes that are required are prepared and served with appropriate foods
• Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment and the achievement of safe working practice.
• All other duties as assigned.

Experience: At least 3 years of cooking in high quality restaurant/hotel. Must possess knowledge of sanitation, recipes and teamwork. Must possess good organizational skills.

This description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of position scope.

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