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Form of workCome join our awesome team as a Lead Cook at Gulf Coast Village.
Gulf Coast Village is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.
Benefit Highlights:
- 403(b) Retirement Plan;
- $20 bridge toll coverage
- Pay in Lieu of benefit options available
- Employee Discount Program (car rental, wireless carriers, travel, uniforms, etc.)
- Career scholarships;
- Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs;
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days)
- Shifts: Mon-Fri and Occasional Weekends.
Position Summary
The Cook prepares food that meets or exceeds hospitality and service standards of this community. Prepares all foods to meet quantity and deadline requirements. Able to effectively manage all food production in the absence of the Executive Chef.
Qualifications
Preferred Skills:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous experience in fine dining is preferred.
Essentials:
- Prepares food items using standardized recipes in a timely manner.
- Determines food and supplies needed and coordinate meal production with serving hours.
- Prepares all special dietary need as directed by the menus.
- Monitors all food items to see that at least the minimum guidelines for temperature, taste, and quality are upheld at all times. Ensures the proper preparation, portioning, and serving of foods as indicated on the menu cycle and standardized recipes. Tastes and prepares food to determine quality.
- Assists with proper documentation of temperature logs, taste panel forms, and cleaning schedules.
- Have a general understanding of Healthcare Regulations.
- Follows all local, state, and federal policies regarding food handling.
- Must be available to work flexible schedules to include nights, holidays and weekends.
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