Description

Foxdale Village is a Quaker-directed, non-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) located in State College, PA. Foxdale Village was founded on the values of treating every person with dignity and respect and actively strives to create an engaging and welcoming environment for all. We are seeking a full-time Cook to join our caring and dedicated team. 

Cook job duties include:

• Read, understand, and verbally communicate menus to residents and other team members.
• Safely operate all equipment within the department.
• Able to use a chef knife safely and efficiently.
• Able to prepare a wide range of quality food with recipes and some without recipes including special diets (vegan, vegetarian, without gluten...) world cuisines (American, Italian, Indian...), and types (entrees, sides, soups, desserts, sauces...).
• Maintain a “clean-as-you-go” philosophy.
• Able to prepare food in a timely manner which is consistent with others in the same position.
• Able to utilize the extra time to find tasks on your own without needing direction from management.
• Prepare, present, and store products using required HACCP standards.
• Understand entrée specials as well as menu rotation; may research and design additional menu items for the operation.
• Have the ability to “see forward” through the week and utilize products accordingly.
• Prepare food for special catered events as needed.
• Able to present and maintain food that is generally considered to be attractive and appealing.
• Produce grilled/short order items.
• Wash pots and pans as needed.
• Assist with any other culinary tasks.
• Employees may be assigned shifts that are outside of their traditional duties on occasion.
• May perform guidance or training of other employees.
• Complete additional tasks as assigned by the head cook or management team.
• Maintain punctuality and regular, predictable attendance.

Cook Full Time Benefits at Foxdale Village Include:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Plans
• Short Term, Long Term, and Life Insurance Plans
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Time and a half pay for holidays worked
• 403 (B) retirement program with Match Options
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Events
• Career Development Opportunities
• Years of Service Recognition Program

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: 

• A high school diploma or its equivalent. Culinary education is preferred.
• Two years of quantity food preparation experience is required.
• Must be able to work holidays and weekends, as scheduled; must be able to follow written and oral directions must be able to interact politely with staff and residents regardless of the circumstances.
• Must be agile and able to withstand long periods of walking, standing, bending, carrying, or lifting supplies and equipment weighing 50 pounds or more, with assistance when needed. This position requires the completion of mostly non-sedentary work.
• Must be able to carry out tasks in a fast-paced customer-oriented department; must be aware of relevant hazards; must be able to work effectively with exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures and high noise levels.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English language in both verbal and written formats
• Safely operate all equipment within the department
• Able to use Chef knife safely and efficiently
• Able to effectively multi-task and work in a fast paced environment
• Serve Safe Certification preferred.

Foxdale Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job Type: Full-Time/ Non-Exempt.