What are the responsibilities and job description for the AL Cook II position at Dallas Retirement Village?
The Line Cook provides palatable and tasteful lunch and dinner meals to order in a timely manner to residents, guests and staff in accordance with established food service policies and procedures.
Qualifications:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to perform the job.
1. On-the-job training provided. Prior foodservice experience preferred.
2. Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicates effectively, and performs simple arithmetic. Ability to understand measurements and conversions.
3. Must be able to obtain a Food Handlers card as well as participate in and pass a course of instruction in HACCP.
4. Must be at least 18 years old per the Bureau of Labor & Industry for operating the foodservice equipment required by this position.
5. Ability to plan and organize work, to interpret instructions, recipes, specifications and standards.
6. Knowledge of basic kitchen equipment operations.
7. Ability to communicate with, understand, empathize with, work with and be tolerant of residents, families, visitors, peers, supervisors, and subordinates.
WORKING CONDITIONS
1. Subject to exposure to infectious waste and disease (HBV and HIV).
2. Will be exposed to heat in kitchen work areas and cold temperatures in food storage/freezer areas.
3. Stands, bends, lifts and moves throughout workday.
4. May be required to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, etc, up to fifty pounds throughout the workday.
5. May be required to work after regular work hours, or holidays or weekends.
6. May be required to work on shifts other than the shift initially hired for.
7. Exposed to slippery floors.
8. Exposed to odors.
9. Exposed to sharp blades and objects throughout the day.
10. Exposed to various chemicals throughout the day.