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Moldaw Residences (MR), a 193-unit continuum of care retirement community located in Palo Alto, is seeking an experienced Line Cook. This self-motivated, hands-on, quality oriented individual will be responsible for the preparation of all food items as per standardized recipes.
MR is offering...
* Flexible scheduling
* Team oriented working environment
* An opportunity to let your skills and experience shine

Essential Duties:
* Prepare all soups, stocks, sauces; boils, braises and roasts items as per standardized recipes.
* Prepare and serve all sauteed, fried, grilled, steamed and baked items as per standardized recipes.
* Prepare or direct the preparation of all food served, following standard recipes, food production sheets and special diet orders. Plan food production to coordinate with meal serving hours, so that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food is preserved.
* Determine amount and type of food and supplies required for daily menus and seeing that supplies are obtained from storage areas in adequate time for meal production.
* Maintain assigned work station in a safe and sanitary condition. Ensure that all foods are at correct temperatures prior to and during mealtimes
* Perform other duties as assigned.


If you possess...
MUST PASS DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CRIMINAL BACKGROUND AND PHYSICAL /TB TEST
* High School Diploma or equivalent.
* Three years' experience as a cook in a hotel, restaurant, club or similar institution.
* Ability to read, write, understand and follow instructions in English, communicates effectively, and performs simple arithmetic.
* Ability to understand measurements and conversions.
* Ability to plan and organize work, to interpret instructions, recipes, specifications and standards.
* Knowledge of kitchen equipment operations and maintenance. Some knowledge of nutrition and diet.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
* Must be able to stand or walk for up to 8 hours per day.
* Must be able to bend, stoop, and stretch frequently throughout the day.
* Moderate to heavy physical effort needed infrequently.
* Manual dexterity for preparing food.
* Ability to use standard industrial kitchen appliances required.
* Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. independently.
* May be exposed to extreme temperatures (freezers and stoves-range burners) for short periods of time.
* May be exposed to industrial cleaning chemicals.
* Must be able to see, hear, and communicate with others.

APPLY NOW!
Email cover letter with salary requirements and resume to:
Attn: Line Cook
899jobs@moldaw.org
Feel free to stop by 899 E. Charleston Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94303 to complete an employment application
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.