Cook

Cook

Full Time

Lake Prince Woods, an award-winning retirement community in Suffolk, is an equal opportunity employer. In Virginia, EveryAge is known as an, "employer of choice." In addition to competitive pay and a benefits package, EveryAge offers a team-oriented atmosphere that rewards staff for their exceptional work performance.

Lake Prince Woods is seeking an experienced cook to join our team.
The Cook assists in preparation of foods for residents and personnel; participates in supervision and instruction of Food Service Aides on their shifts; maintains high standards of sanitation and food handling in their work area.

Minimal Education:

High school diploma or G.E.D. required.

Minimal Experience:

1. Six months food preparation experience in a hospital, institutional or restaurant preferred.

2. Experience in long term care or health care is preferred.

Other Qualifications:

1. Certification as a ServSafe Food Protection Manager preferred.

2. Ability to read and follow recipes, ability to write, add and subtract.

3. Must have good organization skills and be creative.

4. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions and accept responsibility for the accuracy and quality of work performed.'
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Job Duties:

• Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner
• Follow recipes and presentation specifications
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safety and efficiently
• Clean and maintain station in practicing good safety and sanitation
• Assist with the cleaning and organization of kitchen and equipment
• Adhere to all sanitation and food production codes

Additional Duties:

• Recording food temperature

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
• Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity
• High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment