Cook

Company: Ridgeway Rehabilitation & Senior Living
Location: Bessemer
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Ridgeway Rehabilitation & Senior Living - -
Ridgeway Rehabilitation & Senior Living -is looking for a full-time day shift Cook. The Cook is responsible for cooking and preparing food according to recipes and production guidelines while adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. The Cook should safely handle knives and equipment such as grills, fryers, ovens, broilers, etc. -
Essential Functions:

Cooks and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes
Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment
Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items
Safely utilizes a variety of utensils
Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers
Bakes, roasts, broils, steams and uses a variety of cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods
Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines
Properly stores food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures
Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils
Maintains excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards guests, residents, and co-workers
Adheres to Ridgeway Rehabilitation & Senior Living -safety policies and procedures including, proper food safety and sanitation
Other duties and tasks as assigned by the manager

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-Qualifications

Experience as a cook or in a related role required- ServeSafe Certified, and LTC background preferred. -
Proven knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as proper food handling, sanitation, and storage
Demonstrates basic math and counting skills
Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling of up to 25 lbs

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