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CookThe Residences at Kenilworth Park • Washington, DC, US
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Cook

The Residences at Kenilworth Park • Washington, DC, US
21 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Department : Food Services and Chef

Reports To : Food Service Director

Status : Non-exempt

Job Summary :

Responsible for the preparation and cooking of food in the community. Ensure that all meals are prepared and presented according to HallKeen Assisted Living Communities standards.

Duties and Responsibilities :

The following essential functions are the fundamental job duties of the position to be completed with or without appropriate reasonable accommodation.

  • Provide a high level of customer service and promote a restaurant style dining atmosphere.
  • Work closely with the food service 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.
  • 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 food 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 temperatures.
  • Keep kitchen floors clean (sweeps and mops) and trash emptied.
  • Assist with the transportation and storage of food and supplies.
  • Adhere to standard food safety practices.
  • Assist with preparation and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals.
  • May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements :

Minimum Qualifications :

  • High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Minimum of 1-3 years experience as a cook in a hospitality or healthcare environment.
  • Serve Safe Certification
  • Able to read and follow recipes and printed production guides, cleaning schedules, and logs.
  • Must have submitted and completed a Criminal Background check for unlicensed employees in compliance with state regulation.
  • Must provide a medical certification from a licensed healthcare provider confirming that the employee is free from communicable disease including TB in compliance with state regulation at hire and annually thereafter.

    • Required Behavior :

  • Ability to build positive and strong relationships with employees, coworkers and residents.
  • Focused and dedicated to provide excellent customer service.
  • Ability to handle multiple jobs and priorities.
  • Accept direction from superiors or other experienced staff.
  • Shares job knowledge or resident information with others as needed.
  • Give and welcome feedback.
  • Operate and Maintain kitchen equipment in a clean and sanitary manner.
  • Knowledge of food handling, preparation, cooking and service.

    • Physical Demands :

  • Physically able to move at least 50 lbs. without assistance.
  • Physically able to bend, reach, and work in small areas.
  • Physically able to push and pull equipment and furnishings.
  • Physically able to stand for long periods of time.
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