Assistant Cook -full-time- Canterbury Woods - Front Porch

Canterbury Woods, Pacific Grove, CA
This is a full-time job with benefits. Shifts are 6:00 am-2:00 pm. Must be available Saturday or Sunday.
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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. Often the assistant cook is assigned to a single station where he/she will be responsible for preparing a single type of food by performing the following duties.

Detailed responsibilities:

• 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, 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.

Education with Equivalent Qualifications:

Essential:
* High School diploma or GED

Experience:

At least one year of cooking experience. Experience cooking in a community setting preferred.

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.