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Prep Cook - Full Time

@ Village On The Isle
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Venice, Florida, United States
$16-$17/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Prepare items, Maintain temperatures, Present food items
Requirements Summary:High school diploma or GED preferred; Food Safety certification preferred; strong sanitation and customer service abilities.
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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Executive Chef and Sous Chef, the Prep Cook assists the Cook by preparing ingredients, keeping the kitchen clean and orderly, and by performing some of the simpler cooking functions as assigned according to the menu. The Prep Cook respectfully interacts with all residents, family members, visitors, colleagues and staff. This is a safety sensitive position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

It is understood that every incidental duty connected with operations listed in the job description is not always specifically described, and that employees, at the discretion of management, may be required to perform duties not within their job descriptions. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

  • Prepares and cooks food items according to recipes, daily menus and supervisor’s instructions.
  • Takes temperatures at regular intervals and maintains foods in sufficient quantities while minimizing over-produced waste.
  • Ensures proper presentation of all food items.
  • Assists in maintaining kitchen sanitation and equipment cleaning schedule.
  • Assists with receiving stock and keeping store rooms, refrigerators and freezers clean and organized.
  • Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job

ESSENTIAL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS

The essential mental and physical functions listed below are required in order for an employee to be able to perform the essential functions of this position.

  • Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the unit. Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.
  • Lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 25 lbs. regularly, 30- 40 lbs. frequently, and up to 75 lbs. occasionally.
  • Ability to stand for the entire work day.
  • Climbing steps regularly.
  • Withstanding temperature extremes in freezer, refrigerator walk-in and hot line areas.
  • Reading and writing work-related documents in English.
  • Speech recognition and clarity, including the ability to understand the speech of customers and co-workers and the ability to speak clearly so that you can be understood by customers and co-workers in English.
  • Constantly communicates and receives verbal communication with other employees in fast-paced kitchen.

ADAAA COMPLIANCE

Village On The Isle is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the ADAAA, Village On The Isle will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is conducted primarily in health care facility. There is possible exposure to communicable diseases and blood and body fluids that may contain HIV and/or HBV. This position frequently requires working within strict deadlines, under stressful conditions and with a variety of personalities, who may at times be emotional.

MISSION STATEMENT

Village On The Isle is a not-for-profit continuing-care retirement community affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.  We are committed to sharing God’s love by promoting individual growth and dignity, enhancing the quality of life and meeting the human and spiritual needs of our residents, staff and community.  It is not a requirement to be Lutheran to work at Village On The Isle.