Assistant Cook - Front Porch

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Executive Chef or Sous Chef, an Assistant Cook is responsible for preparing food as directed by a senior Cook. Plating dishes in an attractive way, and ensuring the quality of different dishes. The assistant Cook is responsible for knowing how to use a variety of techniques to prepare whatever dish he/she is assigned to.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

• Provides quality Customer Service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction.

• Prepares everything from main dishes to salads, breads, pasta and even desserts.

• May work a single station, such as the pasta station, or may be responsible for any number of dishes as needed.

• Responsible for the storage of food, both incoming stock and leftovers.

• Assist in unloading delivery trucks and ensuring that food is stored in the appropriate conditions.

• Responsible for determining if leftovers of either prepared or partially prepared food can be reused or if they must be disposed of.

• Called upon to help Executive Chef test new recipes.

• Keep track of what supplies they use to aid in re-ordering supplies as necessary.

• Responsible for his or her own station, ensuring that all items are appropriately cleaned and ready for use before and after each shift.

• During food service, the assistant cook is responsible for keeping the station in working order and fully stocked.

• Responsible for preparing items prior to a meal service, such as chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or cleaning seafood.

• Responsible for ensuring that the kitchen meets sanitation standards.

• Follows highest standards of cleanliness. Follows all federal, state and corporate policies, health codes and guidelines in preparation and handling of foodstuffs.

• Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner. Wears safety equipment as required for the job. Reports any safety hazards and/or accidents to supervisor.

• Follow department safety standards, practice correct body mechanic techniques and participate in campus-wide safety programs.

• Attends all mandatory in-service meetings. Complies with all department and facilities policies and procedures.

• Understand facility's fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.

JOB REQUIREMENTS and QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• High School diploma or general education (GED); or 1-3 years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to read a limited number of 2-3-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

• Ability to add and subtract 2-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

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.