Cook

The Admiral at the Lake is seeking a skilled and dependable Cook to join our Culinary Services team! We are looking for someone who takes pride in preparing high-quality meals, enjoys working in a team-oriented kitchen, and is passionate about providing an exceptional dining experience for our residents.

As a Cook, you will play an important role in preparing and delivering delicious, nutritious, and visually appealing meals while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and service.

If you enjoy working in a professional kitchen and want to make a difference in the lives of others, we would love to hear from you! What You'll Do Prepare and coordinate meal service according to daily production sheets, menus, and established recipes.

Ensure meals are prepared and ready for service at the appropriate time and maintain proper food temperatures.

Prepare and present food attractively, ensuring appropriate garnishes, portion sizes, and quality standards.

Follow dietary requirements and restrictions when preparing meals for residents in our Health Care areas.

Assist with catering, special events, and special orders, ensuring all items are prepared according to established timelines.

Maintain appropriate food costs through accurate production quantities, portion control, and responsible use of leftovers.

Follow all food safety and sanitation procedures, including proper handwashing, glove use, and food labeling and dating.

Complete daily, weekly, and post-service cleaning and sanitation responsibilities.

Maintain kitchen equipment and report operational concerns or equipment issues to the Executive Chef.

Assist with team scheduling and coverage needs as necessary.

Ensure kitchen equipment and lights are properly secured and turned off at the end of the workday.

Assist with training team members on safe kitchen equipment operation and established culinary procedures.

Maintain a positive, professional, and helpful attitude while supporting the overall success of the Culinary Services department.

Complete all assigned duties and perform other responsibilities as needed.

What We're Looking For Minimum of 2 years of professional cooking experience.

Knowledge of basic cooking techniques, knife skills, food preparation, and kitchen sanitation.

Familiarity with production sheets, menus, and recipe books.

Ability to obtain ServSafe Certification.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to food quality and safety.

Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Dependable, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities during meal service.

Physical Requirements Ability to lift up to 60 pounds.

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

Ability to perform kitchen duties such as chopping, grinding, mixing, and food preparation.

Ability to work safely in a professional kitchen environment, including exposure to hot surfaces, sharp knives, wet floors, cleaning chemicals, open flames, and hot pots and pans.

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