What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prep Cook Needed in IL Community position at Discovery Village at Castle Hills?
About Discovery Management Group
Discovery Management Group is part of the Discovery Senior Living family of companies, a recognized industry leader for performance, innovation and lifestyle customization that today, ranks among the 2 largest U.S. senior living operators. Discovery Management Group specializes in managing and enhancing senior living communities across the United States. With a focus on innovation, operational excellence, and lifestyle personalization, Discovery Management Group plays a vital role in serving more than 6500 residents nationwide.
We offer rewarding career opportunities that include:
- Competitive wages
- Access to wages before payday
- Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
- Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
- Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time)
- 401(K) with employer matching
- Paid training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Meals and uniforms
- Employee Assistance Program
Our community is looking for a Prep Cook/Cook to join our team.
Prep Cook Responsibilities:
- Prepares food items using standardized recipes in a timely manner.
- Determines food and supplies needed and coordinates meal production with serving hours.
- Monitors all food items to see that at least the minimum guidelines for temperature, taste, and quality are upheld at all times.
- Ensures the proper preparation, portioning, and serving of foods as indicated on the menu cycle and standardized recipes. Tastes and prepares food to determine quality.
- Maintains or exceeds standards of appearance, cleanliness, hygiene, and health standards.
- Practices all safety and loss prevention procedures.
- Oversees food storage; checks labels and dates.
- Completes cleaning duties.
- Follows all local, state, and federal policies regarding food handling.
- Maintains food safety equipment records and food safety temperature records.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- One (1) year job related experience including food preparation, full-line menu items and therapeutic diets.
- Culinary apprenticeship or training preferred.
- Food Services Sanitation Certificate.
If having a direct impact on the lives of others is appealing to you, apply today and join our team!
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