Cook (PT/FT Available)

Position Summary Full-Time and Part-Time, 6am-2pm and 11am-7pm. As a Cook, you will prepare food according to menus, recipes and planned events for residents and their guests. You will take on a rewarding position with an innovative company where hard work pays off and advancement is always a possibility. Required Experience for Cook High School diploma (or equivalent) or technical school A minimum of three years of line cook experience and/or training Good communication skills are required. Primary Responsibilities for Cook Cook and prepare food for residents, guests, and employees. Prepare food according to the planned menu using standard recipes. Plate food items following portion guidelines and garnishing instructions. Assist other kitchen staff as needed. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. Ensures that sufficient food is prepped and/or prepared. Communicates with supervisor of shortages or outages. Ensures freshness, cooking status, and proper seasoning of all foods served. Stocks and cleans station for next shift. Follows proper food rotation policies. Consistently maintains a positive attitude which supports a team environment. Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members, and guests. Knowledgeable of the resident rights, and ensures an atmosphere which allows for privacy, dignity, and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment. Maintain safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, sanitation, and security. Clean and inspect kitchen appliances and work areas in order to ensure cleanliness and functional operation. Present professional appearance by wearing uniform and name tag. General Working Conditions This position entails standing for long periods of time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate effectively with others, sit, stand, walk and use hands to handle keyboard, telephone, paper, files, and other equipment and objects. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to review detailed documents and read computer screens. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The work environment requires appropriate interaction with others. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Occasional travel to different locations may be required. Benefits We have comprehensive benefit packages that include health, dental, vision, 401(k), income protection, and extraordinary work-life benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Employment Opportunity Statement This classification description is intended to indicate the general kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that are required of positions given this title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of the employees under her/his supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Villages of Indiana