Cook 1 Line - Full Time

Canterbury Woods, Pacific Grove, CA

This is a full-time job with benefits.

Will work primarily dinner 11:30 am-7:30 pm shifts.

Must be available Friday-Sunday and two weekdays.

Summary:
Under the supervision of the Director of Dining Services or Executive Chef, a Line Cook, prepares and cooks meals, and/or specialty items for residents and employees of Front Porch residential facilities by performing the following duties:

Detailed responsibilities:


* Cook 1 Line
- Provides quality Customer Service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction.
- Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
- Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
- Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
- Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
- Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
- Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
- Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating.
- Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
- Handles, stores and rotates all products properly.
- Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
- Follows highest standards of cleanliness.

Follows all federal, state and corporate policies, health codes and guidelines in preparation and handling of foodstuffs.
- Follow department safety standards, practice correct body mechanic techniques and participate in campus-wide safety programs.
- 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.
- 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.
- Front Porch is committed to the prevention of accidents by providing equipment with safeguards, personal safety equipment on jobs which require it, and adequate safety instructions to all employees
- All employees are required to follow safe work habits in order to prevent injuries to themselves, residents, visitors or other employees

Credentials:

Essential:


* ServSafe or Equivalent Certification required

Education with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:


* High School diploma or GED

Experience with Equivalent Qualifications:
At least one year of cooking experience...