Cook at Bainbridge Senior Living

Bainbridge Island, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Preparation, Teamwork, Quality Management, Communication, Time Management, Safety Procedures, Portion Control, Cleaning, Organization, Professionalism, Cooking Techniques, Menu Planning, Customer Service, Respect, Integrity, Attendance

Industry

Wellness and Fitness Services

Description

Job Description Job Title: Cook Department: Dining Services Reports To: Executive Chef FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Prepared By: Human Resources Prepared Date: April 13, 2021 Summary: The primary responsibility of the Cook is to deliver the highest quality food service possible for a positive senior living experience for all our residents and employees at BSL. Essential Job Functions, Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Competent in preparing basic sauces, soups, pastry, vegetables, proteins, and starches • Ensure FIFO (First In First Out) rotation of all food products • To communicate with Executive/Sous Chef staffing problems, food shortages, equipment problems, and any other production needs • Go over menus to understand what is expected with the Executive Chef and/or Chef • Must maintain schedule for food service and be on time • Control consistent portions • Promote a team environment • Cleaning up after yourself to include sweeping floors, counters, removal of dirty equipment, and cleaning grills, stoves, ovens, tilt skillets, and steamers after you use • Leads in cleaning and organization of walk-in cooler, freezers, dry storage and reach-in units daily • Ensures progress of staff and communicate any short comings to Executive chef • Make sure all products for next 2 days menu are in the kitchen • Ensure all products are prepared, held and served at correct temperatures • Ensure the proper rotation, labeling and dating of all products • Use proper utensils and portions at all times • Work with all management, staff, and residents with respect, friendliness and professionalism • Ensure all residents and guests are served in a friendly, fast, efficient and professional manner at all times • Responsible for reporting to work on time and following proper clock-in/out procedures • Other duties may be assigned as needed Supervisory Responsibilities • This job does not include supervisory responsibilities. Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Ethics - Works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values. Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes tasks correctly, thoroughly and on time; supports organization's goals and values. Professionalism - Approaches others, including residents, families, coworkers and others in a tactful manner; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments. Quality - Demonstrates thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality. Quantity - Meets productivity standards and completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures and reports potentially unsafe conditions to supervisors and/or the Executive Director. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; is punctual and arrives at meetings on time. Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (G.E.D) preferred. Three (3) years experience in culinary field preferred. Language Skills: Ability to read and follow instructions, warnings, and procedure manuals; ability to follow work directions and assignments; ability to record notes, as needed. Ability to understand how to mix cleaners for proper use. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to push, pull, carry and/or walk 80% of the work-day. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. The employee is required to ask for assistance from co-workers, supervisors or managers when lifting and/or moving any object, regardless of weight, where personal injury has a reasonable possibility of occurrence. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Responsibilities

The Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality food and ensuring a positive dining experience for residents and employees. This includes managing food rotation, maintaining cleanliness, and collaborating with kitchen staff.