Cook

Company: 142013 Westminster Village Inc
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: November 20, 2023

Job Description:

At Westminster Village we want to surround ourselves with positively motivated, enthusiastic people to best serve our Residents and we are seeking a strong professional experienced line cook that can work various line positions. The ideal candidate will possess excellent knowledge of how to prepare exceptional food. Training in proper food safety and cleanliness procedures is required. As a member of our culinary team, the Cook is responsible for the dining delight of our residents. Your principal role will be to prepare high-quality meals which contribute to the overall well-being of our Residents.Apply now to work alongside our hardworking Dietary Team and find out why our Cooks love working at Westminster Village!Benefits:

• 401K with company match
• Medical Insurance, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• FSA
• EAP
• Educational Scholarship
• Wellness ProgramDuties:
  • Prepares and serves hot food, cold food, food supplements and garnishes in amounts consistent with census for residents, staff guests and special events as assigned, according to standardized recipes and safe food handling practices.
  • Produces and portions the menu as directed or as indicated on the menu spreadsheet or production worksheet. Utilizes scales, scoops and other measuring devices to provide foods in amounts specified on the production worksheet.
  • Maintains and records proper serving temperatures and refrigerated storage temperatures. Properly covers, labels, dates, discards expired foods, and applies the time of day to all foods processed on the premises before storing in the refrigerator or freezer in accordance with the Illinois Department of Public Health Regulations.
  • Maintains all storage and preparation areas in a clean and sanitary manner.
  • Verifies product needed to produce the planned menu one day in advance. Communicates any product needs to the Executive Chef or Food Service Director. Utilizes, puts away and organized stock, and properly rotates food items.
  • Communicates and works well with other personnel in dietary and other departments to provide superior resident service.
  • Familiarize oneself with location and use of firefighting equipment, alarms and disaster procedures.
  • Assists in the completion of food production work sheets.
  • Attend educational meetings planned for this position.
  • May perform the duties of a Dietary Aide or Dishwasher on an as needed basis.
  • Perform other job duties as assigned.
  • Cleans coolers and carts.
  • Follows cleaning schedule instructions.
  • Provides feedback to Chef, Director of Food Services, and Assistant Food Service Directors in an efficient manner.High School Diploma, GED or equivalent. Previous food service and cook experience preferred. Some knowledge of special diets and tray line assembly is desired. Certified in Food Service Sanitation by the Illinois Department of Public Health.PM22
    
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