Cook I

St. Paul's Towers Retirement Community

Pay Range: $24.00-$25.00

Full-Time Schedule-Flexible with Benefits!

Summary:

This position is responsible for preparing a wide variety of food, from salads through main courses and desserts, that are attractive, appealing, and flavorful according to applicable federal, state, and Community standards.

Detailed responsibilities:
* Cook 1 Line

• Responsible for keeping the station(s) fully stocked at mealtimes.
• Plans and initiates a cooking schedule for food preparation to meet the meal schedule.
• Prepares, seasons, cooks, and serves food for assigned meals; ensures appropriate portioned servings and quality
• Prepares nutritional snacks for residents as assigned.
• Tastes and smells prepared food to determine quality and palatability.
• Monitors the temperature of hot and cold foods through food preparation and service to ensure that established temperature goals are met before steam table transfer and maintained throughout meal service.
• Store leftovers properly and plan to use leftover foods according to state and federal sanitation regulations.
• Assists with the department inventory program.
• Cleans equipment and work area(s).
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Credentials:
Essential:
* Food Handlers' certification from local health department

Education with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
* High School diploma or GED

Experience with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:

* 6 Months kitchen work as a cook's assistant

NonEssential:

* 6 Months kitchen work as a cook or work as a prep cook

Front Porch offers competitive benefits for eligible Full Time employees. Benefits include:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
• Generous PTO, + Anniversary recognition day
• 403 (b) Savings plan, a tax-advantaged retirement account with company matching
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings account
• Employee Assistance Program: Heart Fund Learn More
• Leadership and skills development
• Employee discount programs

Compensation Disclaimer: The actual compensation offered will depend on a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, experience, training, education, and licensure/certifications (as applicable).

Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws. Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and Department of Justice Criminal background clearance.

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