Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Cook is responsible for the preparation of all food items as per standardized recipes.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Ability to read and write in English, perform basic arithmetic, understand measurements, and follow written and oral instructions in English.

2. A minimum three years’ experience as a cook in a hotel, restaurant, club or similar institution.

3. Understands basic cooking methods.

4. Ability to plan and organize work.

5. Ability to interpret instructions, recipes, specifications and standards.

6. Ability to work with others.

7. Knowledge of kitchen equipment operation and maintenance. Some knowledge of nutrition and diet.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Working conditions involve noise.

2. Ability to stand 90% of working shift.

3. Requires light physical effort which involves frequent lifting of weight up to 50 pounds.

4. Standing, carrying, bending, stretching, stooping, pulling and pushing continuously.

5. Injuries are improbable and might involve minor cuts, abrasions, burns and bruises, etc.

6. Will be exposed to hot and cold temperatures, greasy and wet floors.

HOSPITALITY FOCUS:

Friendship Village Sunset Hills fully embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, we include the following hospitality promises as a guide for our interpersonal interactions with residents, co-workers, and guests:

1. We treat everyone with courteous respect (kindness).

2. We maintain high levels of professionalism – holding ourselves and one another accountable.

3. We make you feel important, starting with a warm greeting, by name and with a smile.

4. We pay attention to details.

5. We ask, “Is there anything else I can do for you?”