Cook

Cook Position

Canterbury Court is a retirement community located in the heart of Buckhead, where we put our hearts into creating a true community. As a faith-based, not-for-profit organization, we reinvest revenue into our community for the benefit of residents and staff. We are Atlanta's first Life Plan Community (LPC) – what some call a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC).

Canterbury Court is seeking a Cook to join our team. This position is in the Dining Services division of our Life Plan Community (LPC). We invite you to experience Canterbury Court.

Canterbury Court offers a competitive total compensation package that includes health & dental benefits, eligibility for a quarterly gift, group insurance plans, retirement savings plan with company match, off-street parking, and resident-funded scholarships.

Basic Philosophy

The Cook must have a sincere desire to serve older adults. Constantly striving to provide the best in service through attention to detail and efficiency.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepares all hot food items required on the menu for all meals
• Accurately prepares dishes according to recipes
• Prepares food items as required by following the production sheets
• Communicates daily regarding changes, problems special functions, etc.
• Records food temperatures each meal and serves at the acceptable level
• Washes all large equipment used in preparation with Sanitizer
• Keeps work area clean, sanitize bucket
• Utilizes all over produced food items appropriately
• Wraps, labels, dates and stores all over-produced food items
• Performs all duties as assigned

Requirements

Ability to read and write and implement own work schedule. Basic knowledge of the principles of food preparation and garnish as well as the ability to use certain kitchen equipment. Must be mentally alert and possess accuracy in measuring food ingredients and portions. Must be able to prepare foods of high quality in specified quantities.

Training and Experience

Experience desirable but not required. Training will consist of one (1) week on the job training.

Physical Demands

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. May be exposed to communicable diseases.

The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds. Must be able to push a minimum of 200 pounds and be able to push such weight a minimum distance of 200 feet.

May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during an emergency.

Work area may be subject to noise, distractions, and interruptions.