Cook at Overland Park

Job Description

Cook

Park Meadows Senior Living is looking for an experienced Cook to provide the highest quality food preparation, plate presentation and prompt service to all residents. He/She must possess general knowledge of and demonstrate proficiency in various food preparation techniques, serving methods, portion control standards and general nutritional requirements for residents of retirement housing communities.
Cook

Job Requirements

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

• Prepare  and direct the preparation of all food served, following standard recipes and special diet orders.
• Plan food production to coordinate with meal serving hours, so that quality, temperature and appearance of food is preserved.

• Determines amount and type of food and supplies required for daily menus and sees that supplies are obtained from storage areas in adequate time for meal production.
• Maintain assigned work station in a safe and sanitary condition
• Be familiar and comply with all state and local health department practices, safety practices and infection control practices.
• Assists in training kitchen staff in their assigned work stations and perform follow-up training as required
• Maintain high level of professionalism and customer service orientation with all residents and other team members.
• Conduct yourself and your business at all times so as not to detract from or reflect adversely on the reputation of the Community. Handle all resident concerns and complaints with finesse and in a caring, polite and professional manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Full Time/ 35+ hours per week
• Must have a food handler’s card, have three years experience as a prep and line cook, able to work independent of others with minimal supervision
• Availability to work weekends and holidays
• Ability to multitask
• 3 years experience in full service kitchen
• Must be able to pass a state background check and drug screen

 
Cook
Country: USA, State: Kansas, City: Overland Park, Company: Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC.