Cook- Barton House (FT)

About Novellus Living LLC

About the role

What you'll do

• Prepare meals and snacks that are consistently tasteful, nutritious, and appealing to residents and guests.
• Maintain a sanitary, orderly, and safe kitchen and dining environment.
• Assist with menu planning, reviewing, and adjusting menus with Supervisor to accommodate foods in season, special events, and holidays.
• Alter or adapt meals to accommodate the special dietary needs of residents.
• Help with ordering, delivery, and inventory of food, supplies, and equipment, as directed.
• Ensure proper handling, labeling, and storage of food for infection control.
• Notify Supervisor of malfunction of equipment or appliances.
• Recognize improvement opportunities.
• Prioritize, multi-task, and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.
• Develop constructive relationships with co-workers, residents, and families.
• Stay in compliance with State and Federal food handling and safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of or ability to learn sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
• Basic understanding of or ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Must be able to work quickly and efficiently.
• Must be able to work well as part of a team.
• Must be able to work well under pressure.
• Ability to maintain personal cleanliness.
• High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics, such as food safety, preferred.
• Previous experience as a busboy, washer, waiter, cook, or relevant work experience
• One year of related experience preferred.

• Stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Repeat the same movements.
• Bend or twist their body.