Per Diem Cook

EastView at Middlebury

  • Middlebury, VT
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
DescriptionWould you like to be an integral part of a dynamic dining services team that provides top quality culinary products and service and actually get to know some of the customers you serve? If so, we want you to consider joining our team.Our Cooks offer excellent support for the entire culinary team by employing formal culinary training and years of relevant experience to enhance EastView's daily dining services. This position requires a wide array of professional culinary skills and a flexible, team player mindset. Responsibilities on any given day may include the preparation, cooking, and timely coordination of meals for EastView residents. Menu items are prepared through the use of standardized recipes, equipment, and production methods that ensure quality food production throughout the facility.We currently have per-diem / on-call positions available for all shifts.
  • Monday through Friday shift schedules are generally 6:30am to 2:30pm or 7am to 3:30pm.
  • Weekend shifts are generally Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 8pm and 4pm to 8pm
and Sunday 10:30am to 8pm.Cooks report to the Chef / Dining Services Director.Responsibilities:
  • Produces menu items in a manner that is consistent with EastView quality standards in terms of ingredients, preparation method, presentation and temperature.
  • plate items according to the appropriate quantities specified by our menu or according to special directives.
  • Proactively identifies poor quality production and seeks assistance from Chefs as necessary
  • Utilizes food prep lists to prepare menu items from scratch.
  • Ensures that all food preparation is consistently performed in compliance with established department standards for serving size, recipe instruction, and appropriate garnishment.
  • Ensures that cooking time for all menu items is coordinated in order to allow for consistent delivery.
  • Works with servers to ensure that they have what they need to complete a service successfully.
  • Ensures that all food meets storage requirements in terms of location and labeling.
  • Ensures that kitchen space, tools, and cooking methods follow storage and sanitation requirements.
  • Leads by example in all aspects of each job including but not limited to- timeliness, organization, hospitality, product quality, and safety.
  • Maintains and applies expertise in safe-serve control practices
  • Treat residents with dignity and respect;
  • Contribute and problem-solve during team meetings;
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
RequirementsEssential Qualifications, Skills and Competencies:
  • High school diploma or GED required;
  • Minimum of three years' experience in high quality, high volume restaurant, hotel, or residential community food service setting as Lead Cook or Assistant Cook required;
  • Ability to read, edit, and convert recipes from computer and paper files;
  • Skilled in use of all standard industrial cooking equipment and proper knife skills required;
  • Knowledge of workflow and kitchen practices in high quality, high volume restaurants or hotels required;
  • Must be ServSafe Certified or willing and able to obtain certification;
  • Ability to interact in a calm, courteous manner with culinary staff, servers, and other departments;
  • Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds;
  • Must have knowledge of principles and processes for providing high level customer and personal services;
  • Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail required;
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills; listening, written and verbal, required;
  • Must be an independent worker who works under minimal supervision;
  • Must possess proactive, positive problem-solving skills and take initiative to anticipate and assess potential problems;
  • High level of reliability, follow-through, discretion and integrity required;
  • Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced and sometime intense work environment;
  • Must be an energetic and enthusiastic collaborative team player;
  • U.S. citizenship or a current, valid U.S. work permit is mandatory.
To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of this on-line application process:
  • A letter of application explaining individual qualifications for this opportunity;
  • A current resume in reverse chronological format or a completed comprehensive and detailed on-line application;
Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered.Please ensure that all necessary documents are uploaded, as incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay processing of your application or remove you from consideration.EastView at Middlebury is committed to advancing a supportive and rewarding workplace. We offer a work environment that depends on teamwork and is filled with opportunities to share joy and friendship while assisting others in their own homes and throughout our community.EastView at Middlebury is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EastView at Middlebury