Job Overview

Lakeland is looking for a chef to join the team!As a cook, you will prepare and cook meals for residents and maintains standards of kitchen cleanliness.

Essential Functions include:

·Prepares all food according to the menu in a safe, sanitary manner under the direction of the food services director.

·Ensures proper preparation, portioning, and serving of foods according to standardized recipes.

·Prepares quality food products according to standardized recipes and menus.

·Adheres to all safety and sanitation standards.

·Prepares food in a timely manner at specified meal times.

·Responds to community issues or concerns that may occur in the dining room.

·Follows departmental procedures including sanitation, safety, and cleaning schedules.

·Follows proper cleaning procedures and storage of all dishes, utensils and cooking equipment.

·Ensures all food in refrigerator, freezer, and dry storage are labeled and dated.

·Oversees proper food handling and utilization of all foods to prevent contamination, increase quality, and reduce cost.

·Suggests menu or recipe changes to utilize leftovers and other supplies.

·Cleans all food service equipment, kitchen and food storage areas.