2024-04-05 Front Porch Communities and Services
Other
/yr
employee
contract
Carlsbad California 92008 United States
Front Porch Communities and Services
Location 2855 Carlsbad BLvd., , Carlsbad, CA, 92008, United States Employee Type Full Time
Carlsbad By The Sea is a continuing care resort-style retirement community on the coast in beautiful Carlsbad.
We currently have an opening for a part-time Cook II. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and paid time off.
Under the direction of the Executive Chef, the role of our Cook II, is to prepare culinary delights for our residents and execute the menu, ensuring a high level of performance, guest satisfaction and profitability. Residents’ satisfaction in our Community revolves around the food appearance, high quality of the food and overall dining experience.
Join our team where you will:
Comply with Standards of Service and assists in assuring the same from all kitchen employees.
Participate in actual food preparation, produce food consistently high quality, taste and presentation and expedite during peak meal periods as needed.
Control food cost by assisting in training kitchen staff on the proper methods of food preparation and handling by training kitchen and dining room employees on how to handle leftover food items.
Ensures that all kitchen employees consistently adhere to uniform, grooming and appearance standards.
Assists in developing standardized recipes.
Assists in menu planning as directed by the Director of Dining Services and/or Executive Chef.
Responsible for appropriate quantities of food needed to meet menu requirements.
Responsible for care and cleanliness of equipment and of related work areas.
Assures timing of preparation to meet service schedules.
Demonstrates alertness to maintain efficient operation of assigned area.
Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner. Wears safety equipment as required for the job. Reports any safety hazards and/or accidents to supervisor.
In conjunction with the Dietary Services Director or Executive Chef, establish goals for the kitchen, anticipate and resolve problems concerning all facets of the kitchen, anticipate trends, enact approved profit-oriented and cost saving ideas/activities.
Establish and require strict adherence to health department sanitation and food handling guidelines.
The Cook II must maintain effective communication within the kitchen, be responsive to staff suggestions and concerns and work to resolve problems.
Maintain effective working relationship with kitchen and dining room management, staff, residents and all other departments.
Conduct regular inspections of the entire kitchen/dishwashing areas and coolers and promptly act to correct deficiencies found during inspection.
Understand facility’s fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.
Required:
Fifth-year College or university program certificate; or 2-4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. One-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
