Description

FLSA Status: Non-exempt (Hourly), Exempt (Salary)

Hours: Part-time (Less than 29 hours per week), Full Time (30 hours per week), Seasonal (Under 6 months per year)

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Vesta Property Services provides property management and related services to developers of planned unit communities and residential associations. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Vesta offices are strategically located throughout the Sunshine State. Vesta employs over 1,500 trained and educated professionals providing a wide spectrum of services to residents of more than 300,000 homes in over 800 communities.

SUMMARY

The cook is responsible for preparing and/or directing the preparation of food to be served, complying with all applicable sanitation, health and personal hygiene standards and following established food production programs and procedures. The cook is responsible for appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize loss and waste.

Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES include the following:

1. Prepares or directs preparation of food served using established production procedures and systems.
2. Determines amount and type of food and supplies required using production systems.
3. Ensures availability of supplies and food or approved substitutions in adequate time for preparation.
4. Complies with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene and health standards. Observes proper food preparation and handling techniques.
5. Stores food properly and safely, marking the date and item.
6. Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance to supervisor.
7. Correctly prepares all food served following standard recipes and special diet orders.
8. Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food are preserved.
9. Maintains daily production records.
10. Keeps work area neat and clean at all times.
11. Cleans and maintains equipment used in food preparation.
12. Completes food temperature checks before service.

. COMPETENCIES:

1. Customer/Client Focus.
2. Stress Management/Composure.
3. Initiative.
4. Thoroughness.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job operates in a kitchen environment, housed with equipment such as an oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer and chefs knives. The employee is frequently exposed to heat, steam, fire and noise.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and crouching. The position may require occasional lifting of products weighing up to 20 pounds.

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

TRAVEL:

No travel is expected for this position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Ability to stand for extended periods of time; bend, stretch and reach;
2. Prior experience.
3. High standards of integrity and reliability.
4. High school diploma or GED.

BENEFITS:

One of the many advantages of working at Vesta Property Services and its family of companies are the great benefits that we offer to you and your eligible dependents. We offer benefits that foster the health and well-being of you and your family such as medical, dental and vision coverage along with programs to enhance your financial security such as disability, life insurance and a 401 (k) retirement plan just to name a few. Vesta benefits are offered to full-time employees (30 hours per week).

AAP/EEO Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED

The above statements reflect the general information considered necessary to descript the principle functions of the job and should not construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

This job description has been approved by all levels of management.