Cook - FT Day & Evening Shifts

JOB TITLE:      

Cook

PROPERTY:     

Village Crossing

DEPARTMENT: 

Dining Services

REPORTS TO: 

Sous Chef & Director of Dining Services

FLSA STATUS: 

Non-Exempt 

   POSITION SUMMARY:

The Cook is responsible for the (safe) daily preparation and presentation of food for residents and guests. These activities will fulfill the SageLife Mission and demonstrate the We Care Values and the Sage Associate Promise.

   OUR WE CARE VALUES

   Work as a Team

   Exceptional Service Always

   Commitment to the Sage Community

   Anticipate Residents’ Needs

   Respect for Residents, their Families and Each Other

   Exercise Common Sense

SAGE ASSOCIATE PROMISE

Live the Values

Be Welcoming

Be Helpful

Be Conscientious

Be Accountable

Be Open

Take Pride in My Work & Myself

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES:

1.     Practice The Sage Way and Live the Values – Commit to and demonstrate the We Care Values & Sage Promises 

2.     Prepare all food items as directed in a safe, sanitary, and timely manner while following all HACCP procedures to help maintain a safe food environment, including all daily documentation.

3.     Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications.

4.     Monitor delivery, storage, inventory, and security of all food and supplies during shift. Check vendor deliveries for quality and accuracy of quantities received.

5.     Maintains a clean workstation and overall cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen and kitchen equipment during shift.

6.     Keep current with state and facility required annual training.

7.     Works with a noticeable sense of urgency.

8.     Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

High school or GED equivalent.

Experience:

Minimum of one year’s experience as a cook.

Skills:

Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.

Understanding and knowledge of HACCP - safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures.

Must be able to work well in a team environment and work calmly and effectively under pressure.

Licensures and Certifications:

Current First Aid and CPR certifications preferred.

ServSafe certification.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Able to lift, push, pull, and/or carry up to 50 lbs. without assistance.

Able to hear, speak, bend, stoop, stand, reach as needed.

Able to walk up and down seven flights of stairs.

Able to carry out responsibilities according to company or state guidelines and with limited or no supervision.

Equipment Used:

Large and small kitchen equipment and appliances, knives, cutters, peelers and other kitchen hand tools.

Other Requirements:

Able to stay beyond scheduled shift in the event of an emergency or inclement weather.