Cook FT Morning Shift

We are looking for a full-time experienced and dedicated Cook for our community located along the Treasure Coast in Fort Pierce, Florida

Come be a part of Lake Forest Park where we pride ourselves to uphold the "Concordis Way" we honor the human spirit in every individual and are passionate about giving the highest quality of life to those who have given to us for generations. Our mantra for service is "whatever it takes" while staying true to our core values: Teamwork, Integrity, Passion and Empowerment

The community Cook Team Member is to ensure residents enjoy a delightful dining experience by providing quick, efficient and pleasant delivery of their chosen meal with the following primary duties and responsibilities:

• Responsible for the preparation and cooking of food in the community. Ensure that all meals are prepared and presented according to Concordis standards.
• Provide a high level of culinary customer service and promote a restaurant style dining atmosphere.
• Work closely with the Dining Service Director and/or Executive Director to keep residents satisfied with food and dining programs.
• Maintain kitchen and food storage and preparation areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition at all times.
• Responsible for the opening and/or closing of the kitchen.
• Adhere to cleaning schedules as assigned and standard food safety practices.
• Wear Non-Slip shoes and other safety clothing and utilize safety tools/equipment in accordance with Concordis Safety Standards.
• Ensures that all food is received, stored, and prepared according to Company standards.
• Estimate daily or weekly needs of food and supplies and communicates needs to Dining Service Director.
• Participate in preparing and cooking meals according to established recipes and approved menus.
• Document temperatures of food prior to service, refrigeration and freezer.
• Insures all food in refrigerator, freezer, and dry storage are labeled and dated.
• Prepare and ensure snacks and beverages are available to residents at all times.
• Keep kitchen floors clean (sweeps and mops) and trash emptied.
• Assist with preparation and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals.
• Will attend pre-meal stand up in kitchen prior to meal service.
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Flexible with schedule and available to work evening, weekends and holidays.
• Must be flexible, innovative, persistent and committed to successful completion of assignments.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Maintains neat appearance, good hygiene and appropriate attire.
• Able to resolve problems of dissatisfied customers and/or co-workers.
• Able to clearly present information through the spoken word. Can accurately communicate, providing the necessary level of detail even under stressful or demanding conditions. Ensures a positive attitude and team orientation is exhibited in verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, residents' families, visitors and Team Members.
• Maintains safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits.
• Participates in training, in services, and attends meetings as required.
• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of experience as a cook in a hospitality or healthcare environment.
• Serve-Safe certification as required by state law and/or Company standards.
• Able to read and follow recipes and printed guides, cleaning schedules, and logs.
• Must enjoy working with seniors.
• Must possess high-energy/enthusiasm, be a self-starter, and is willing to do whatever it takes to provide residents with an outstanding dining experience.

If this is YOU, we want to speak with you

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person