Job Description

The Cedars is looking for a full-time Cook to join our team!

Position Overview:

The Cook is responsible for providing residents a high-quality dining experience by preparing a variety of foods from scratch ingredients according to The Cedars standards and expectations. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Maintain a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm with residents, staff, and guests.
• Follows recipes and procedures as provided by Chef and/or Director.
• Prepares all foods, which may include meat entrées, vegetarian entrées, vegan entrées, vegetables, and starches.
• Meets serving time requirements.
• Responsible for pre-preparation related to upcoming food demands.
• Maintains food quality and appearance standards that meet customer and supervisor expectations.
• Maintains proper sanitation guidelines as set by sanitation training, policies, and procedures.
• Records and maintains production record book with accuracy.
• Checks and records temperatures on all hot and cold items.
• Ensures that all food is properly handled, wrapped, labeled, and dated.
• Checks with supervisor before discarding any food products.
• Respond to minor complaints in a courteous and professional manner.
• Follows chain of command while addressing issues of concern
• Stocks as needed.
• Stores cleaning supplies separately and away from food preparation area.
• Receive and appropriate respond to oral and written communications and direction.
• Communicates and exhibits the mission, vision, and core values of the organization.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Communicate problems and ideas to management. Bring solutions to your concerns.

Qualifications and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic food service knowledge. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Spanish bi-lingual capabilities are a plus.

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