Cook 1 - Willow Valley Communities

Willow Valley Communities is in search of a Cook to join our Culinary Team.  We are seeking a Cook who is friendly, enjoys interacting with others and whose goal is to provide cooking that will enhance our Residents' dining experience. Our dining venues include grill stations, display cooking, tray lines, buffet style, country kitchens, and restaurant style settings. Use your Culinary Arts skills to create delicious meals at Willow Valley Communities!

This position is Permanent not Seasonal.                                      

Opportunities with WVC: 

• Excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision
• Generous PTO package
• Career growth opportunities
• Use of amenities, such as our fitness center, spa, cafes and swimming pools
• Plus many more

Wage:

• Starting at $18/hr 

Responsibilities:

• Reads menu, procures food from storage areas and utilizes standardized recipes to prepare food items for the meal period.
• Measures and mixes ingredients accurately. Reviews any modifications to recipes to meet quality standards with Cook 2, Sous Chef or Chef.
• Observes and tests food being cooked by properly taste testing and taking food temperatures using proper ServSafe procedures and guidelines.
• Food preparation and cooking skills include but are not limited to: measuring, washing, peeling, cutting, grilling, baking, roasting, broiling, steaming, carving and portioning foods.
• Monitors food quantities and quality during the meal period in a menu, buffet or display cooking setting.
• Maintains a cleaning schedule to assure work areas are kept clean and sanitary.
• Assures kitchens and related areas are set up and cleaned up using established cleaning guidelines and checklists.
• Practices the proper operation of equipment to ensure personal safety and avoid damage to equipment.
• Responsible to assure proper records are maintained for food production and ordering within the food management system.
• Follow Willow Valley’s HACCP plan and all related food safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• 1+ years experience cooking in a non-fast food restaurant

Hours:

• 40 hrs/week

Schedule:

• 11:00am-8:00pm 4 days/week Mon-Fri
• Every other weekend
• Every other holiday

Location:

• Spring Run of Willow Valley Communities
• 950 Willow Valley Lakes Drive, Willow Street, PA 17584