Cook (Full Time)

Join our amazing team and work in a beautiful community at Westminster Shores!
Full benefits package! Full college scholarships available for FT or PT team members after just 6 months of service!

Prepare quality food using quality ingredients for residents, guests and employees.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:
 • Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Communities.
 • Setup workstations according to established guidelines.
 • Prepare all food items in accordance with standardized recipes in a sanitary and timely manner.
 • Distribute prepared food to all areas of service accurately and consistent in preparation and presentation.

Restock items as needed throughout the shift.
 • Clean and maintain station by practicing good safety, sanitation and organization skills.
 • Assist with the cleaning, sanitation and organization of the kitchen and equipment.

The above position description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the assignments and responsibilities assigned to any employee; nor are such assignments restricted to those precisely listed in the description.

This position description may change from time to time as the needs of the organization changes.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
 • High School Diploma or Equivalent
 • Florida SafeStaff certification required or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of date of hire.

 • Ability to read, write and speak the English language and understand and follow written and oral directions.
 • Ability to perform basic math skills.

Experience:
 • 3 or more year’s culinary experience in a high volume full service dining environment.
 • Full understanding of basic food preparation methods and cooking techniques in quantity food production.
 • Proficiency with computer programs including Microsoft Office and data type programs.

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 learn computer programs as defined by Westminster Communities of Florida.
 • Willingness to provide a leadership role.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND SENSORY & COMMUNICATIVE ACTIVITIES:
 • Finger Dexterity, Grasping, Reaching, Standing
 • Sitting, Lifting (up to 50 lbs), Bending, Walking
 • Hearing, Speaking, Seeing, Manual Dexterity
 • Tasting, Smelling

AN INDIVIDUAL IN THIS POSITION WILL BE EXPOSED TO:
 • Inside/Outside environmental conditions.
 • Blood borne Pathogens
 • Respiratory Pathogens

THIS JOB REQUIRES BACKGROUND SCREENING THROUGH THE STATE OF FLORIDA'S CARE PROVIDER BACKGROUND SCREENING CLEARINGHOUSE.

Applicants can learn more about Florida background screening requirements at https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.

Behaviors

Preferred


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