Cook

Stonecroft Village currently has an opening for a full-time experienced and talented cook to join the team Hours would include every other weekend.

Job Summary

A cook in the food service department is to assist the Dietary Director in meeting the nutritional food requirements of the tenants as well as to meet standards of cleanliness and food preparation required by state and federal laws. Mainly, this consists of prepping and preparing meals for residents as well as maintaining cleanliness and quality guidelines. Specific job tasks beyond this job description are further detailed in a daily task statement, which is considered part of this job description.

Tasks

• Apportion and serves food to facility tenants, employees, or patrons.
• Cook foodstuffs according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, and numbers of portions to be served.
• Clean, cut, and cook meat, fish, poultry, vegetables, and other foodstuffs.
• Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Observes and tests foods being cooked by tasting and smelling along with other methods to ensure that foods are properly cooked and seasoned.
• Wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other cooking equipment.
• Monitor the temperatures of the automatic dishwasher to ensure that the appropriate temperatures are maintained in order to wash and sanitize dishes.
• Monitor temperature of coolers and freezers to ensure that food is kept at proper and safe temperatures.
• Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas in order to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Sweeps and mops kitchen floor and vacuums dining rooms as necessary.
• Clears and cleans dining room tables when tenants are finished with their meal.
• Train new employees.

Knowledge

• Food Production – Knowledge of techniques and equipment used for the consumption and cooking of foodstuffs as well as storage/handling techniques.
• Mathematics – Knowledge of arithmetic in order to properly follow menus, recipes, and apportion food.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful, but is not required.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position listed above including the ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds, walking, stooping, squatting, reaching, pushing, and pulling.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.25 - $16.25 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $16