Line Cook
- Port Orange, FL
- $20.00-24.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide a high level of culinary customer service and promote a fine dining experience.
- Work closely with the Director of Culinary Services and/or Executive Director to keep residents satisfied with food and dining programs.
- Maintain kitchen and food storage and preparation areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition at all times.
- Responsible for the opening and/or closing of the kitchen.
- Adhere to cleaning schedules as assigned.
- Ensures that all food is received, stored, and prepared according to Company standards.
- Estimate daily or weekly needs of food and supplies and communicates needs to Director of Culinary Services or assistant Director of Culinary Services.
- Participate in preparing and cooking meals according to established recipes and approved menus.
- Document temperatures of food prior to service, refrigeration, and freezer.
- Prepare and ensure snacks and beverages are available to residents at all times.
- Keep kitchen floors clean (sweeps and mops) and trash emptied.
- Assist with the transportation and storage of food and supplies.
- Assist with preparation and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals.
- Will attend pre-meal stand up in kitchen prior to meal service.
- May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
- Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of experience as a cook in a hospitality or healthcare environment.
- Food handlers permit as required by state law and/or Company standards.
- Able to read and follow recipes and printed production guides, cleaning schedules, and logs.
- Connect and help residents transition from home to community through thoughtful engagement at every level of interaction.
- Ability to build positive and strong relationships with team members, coworkers, and residents.
- Focused and dedicated to providing excellent customer service.
- Ability to handle multiple jobs and priorities.
- Accept direction from superiors or other experienced staff.
- Shares job knowledge or resident information with others as needed.
- Give and welcome feedback.
- Operate and Maintain kitchen equipment in a clean and sanitary manner.
- Ability to work varied schedules to include weekends, evenings, and holidays.