Assistant Cook - Full Time

 

Work With Excellence, Serve With Heart 

Open position for an ASSISTANT COOK-FULL TIME 

Westminster Communities of Florida is a national leader in senior living and dedicated to a Mission and ministry of service to older adults.

We provide senior living communities offering an active lifestyle and excellent care to our residents  



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Westminster Winter Park, a beautiful lakeside Active Living Community in Winter Park has an open position for an Assistant Cook, Full Time.

We are a not-for-profit community service organization dedicated and committed to providing services for older adults. 

We are an "EOE" and "Honor those who have served."

POSITION SUMMARY:

Prepares and serves quality food including salads, cold sandwiches and pantry items using quality ingredients for residents, guests and employees.

May prepare hot food

items under the instruction of a cook. 

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:

Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Communities.

1.

Performs limited hot food preparation under the direct supervision of the cook in accordance standardized recipes.

2.

Performs cold food preparation under the guidance of the cook in accordance standardized recipes.

Includes salads, sandwiches and deserts.

3.

Distributes prepared food to all areas of service accurately and consistent in preparation and presentation.

Restocks items as needed throughout the shift.

4.

Cleans and maintains station by practicing good safety, sanitation and organization skills.

5.

Assist with the cleaning, sanitation and organization of the kitchen and equipment.

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Experience with POS Systems 

7.

Excellent Customer Service Skills

Education:


* High School Diploma or Equivalent


* Florida Serv Safe certification required or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of date of hire.

Experience:


* Full understanding of basic food preparation methods and cooking techniques in quantity food production.


* A minimum of 12 months experience in a full service culinary setting.

Requirements:

Ability to read, write and speak the English language and understand and follow written and oral directions.

Ability to perform basic math skills.

Basic knife handling skills.

Ability to fill in for cook as needed on a temporary basis

IMPORTANT NOTE: In alignment with public health best practices WESTMINSTER COMMUNITIES OF FL strongly encourages annual influenza vaccination for all healthcare personnel.

Employees may be required to either: 


* Provide documentation of current seasonal influenza vaccination,
or


* Submit a written declination and, if applicable, comply with alternative protective measures (e.g., wearing a surgical mask during flu season).

Medical and religious exemptions will be considered.  We provide drug testing and crimina...