Cook 2

Cook 2

Starting at $19.52 hourly. $2500 sign-on bonus (paid out over 1-year).

Requirement: Has a minimum of two years' experience working in a high-volume restaurant, excluding fast-food restaurants.

Job Opening (subject to change):

• Full Time / Wed-Sun / 10:45am-7:15pm
• Full Time / Sat-Wed / 10:45am-7:15pm

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Sous Chef and Cook 3, cooks a wide variety of meats, vegetables, soups, breakfast dishes, and other food items in large quantities. All cooks will be assigned to 1 kitchen; however, you will also work in all of our 7 kitchens on our campus according to business needs. This position requires strong culinary skills and the ability to manage all aspects of cooking independently in several smaller kitchens on our campus.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must know cooking temperatures
• Works on the line preparing, cooking and plating foods sent through from the restaurant ensuring to follow the kitchen manual provided and directions from the Chef in charge.
• Responsible for food preparation such as cutting, peeling, chopping and slicing fruits and vegetables as well cutting of meats & fish. Carves and displays meats, vegetables, fruits, and salads; replenishes service lines as necessary.
• Uses various cooking techniques, including but not limited to baking, broiling, frying, grilling, steaming, braising, boiling, and pressure cooking.
• Checks all food cooking and holding temperatures on a regular basis; assures that proper holding and storing temperatures are reached, maintained and recorded. Tests foods being cooked for quality.
• Ensures that all equipment and utensils used in the preparation of food are clean and sanitized. Maintains a continuous state of cleanliness.
• Provides the staff with information regarding taste, nutrient content, and preparation of the daily menu items.
• May be required to prepare special and modified diets according to prescribed standards.
• Attends to day-to-day problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies; detects and ensures disposition of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment, and/or other unusual conditions.
• Communicates on a regular basis with the Sous Chef and Cook 3 regarding kitchen and food preparation procedures, policies affecting the kitchen and/or the kitchen staff.
• May be required, based on assigned location, to operate/drive a golf cart for the purpose of transporting supplies around campus as needed. This may also include transporting employees, residents and/or guests when needed.
• Full understanding of residents' rights, including the right to be free of restraints and free of abuse. Is responsible for promptly reporting to the Director of Health and Residential Services or President/CEO incidents or evidence of resident abuse or a violation of residents' rights.
• Protects and promotes resident rights, including confidentially, privacy, dignity, and freedom from abuse.
• Maintains the comfort, privacy, confidentiality and dignity of each resident in the delivery of services. Interacts with residents in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a caring environment.
• Maintains confidentiality for residents to meet HIPAA guidelines.
• Ensures organizational and departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines, as well as federal, state, and local regulations are met and followed.
• Assists in maintaining a safe, neat, and clean environment. Reports all deficiencies to the appropriate person, such as equipment problems, need for repair or special needs of residents.
• Performs all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures without causing harm or risk to self, others or property.
• Has ability to read, understand, follow and enforce safety procedures.
• Consistently complies with Arizona State Department of Health Service standards. Ensures the safe and proper handling of all food items according to HACCP. Adheres to safety practices and procedures.
• Attends and participates in training activities, meetings, and seminars as required.
• Exhibits qualities of a team player, interacts courteously and appropriately, maintains a positive attitude. Addresses problems and conflicts in a professional and respectful manner.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service etiquette with all levels of staff residents, and guests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Has ability to listen to instructions and follow directions.
• Is organized, able to multi-task, think creatively and to adapt to different situations.
• Has knowledge of Maricopa County food regulations and sanitation requirements.
• Must be able to complete training on computer and/or other devices.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English with all levels of staff, residents, and guests.
• Maintain competency in the position and knowledge of trade/industry advances and new technologies.

Education and Experience:

• Preferably has a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Has a minimum of two years' experience working in a high-volume restaurant.
• Has minimum of one year experience working on a cook's line in a high-volume restaurant.
• Has minimum of two years' experience basic knife skills.
• Has minimum of two years' experience doing high volume prep cook duties which include cutting & chopping meats, fish, fruits & vegetables.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Obtains a Maricopa County food handler's card within 30 days of employment. (We will assist you)
• If driving duties apply, has current, valid driver's license. Driving record must meet the criteria set forth by Royal Oaks' insurance carrier.

Physical Requirements:

• Is able to carry/lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds.
• May need to operate a fire extinguisher.
• Is able to assist in evacuation procedures.

Essential Functions:

Physical: kneeling, lifting/moving, carrying/transporting, walking/traversing or moving, sitting/stationary position, bending, reaching to include forward and above shoulder level, pulling, pushing, fine manipulation (pen, using a mouse), gross/total manipulation (firm hand grasping, twisting), twisting, stooping

Cognitive: direct others, written and oral communication, work under time constraints, concentrate amid distractions, math/calculations, ensure accuracy of details, creativity, remember names and details, problem solve, make decisions, work rapidly, examine/observe details, analytical ability, working within minimal errors, reason (make sense of things)

Environmental: inside, humid, toxic or caustic chemicals, hot, odors, fumes, near moving mechanical parts, working with others, working around others, working alone

Hiring Process:

• Pre-employment Drug Screening
• Criminal Background Check
• Adult Protective Services (APS) Registry Check
• Employment Verification
• TB Testing
• Royal Oaks is a Drug Free Workplace. Royal Oaks conducts pre-employment, random and reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with its drug-free workplace policy. Royal Oaks' general hiring policy does not discriminate against registered medical marijuana cardholders. However, in accordance with A.R.S. 23-493.06 Royal Oaks may decline to employ or to continue to employ persons in safety-sensitive positions based on the results of drug testing.
• Royal Oaks does not discriminate in hiring or employment against holders of Arizona's Medical Marijuana card, although we do prohibit marijuana use on premise. Although Arizona has legalized recreational marijuana use as well as medical use, the law creates no employment protections for applicants or employees who are recreational marijuana users. Royal Oaks will require a drug screen for all applicants who accept a job offer and may decline those applicants who are positive for marijuana without a Medical Marijuana card. Royal Oaks will continue to prohibit all employees from using, selling, possessing, or being impaired by marijuana in the workplace and while on duty.

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