Cook (1st Shift)

Description

Deerwood Crossing Senior Residences, located in Brown Deer WI, is seeking a Professional Prep / Line Cook who can help prepare meals for our residents. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating meal portions, cleaning food, cooking meals, and keeping a sanitized work area. We are seeking an individual who has experience in the food service industry and is committed to impeccable food presentation.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Prepare basic components of each dish on our menu using proven recipes
• Memorize and utilize our serving portion sizes and all basic meal prep procedures used in the kitchen
• Ensure that the kitchen, all food prep areas and all food storage areas meet cleaning standards
• Undertake basic cooking duties, such as reducing sauces and parboiling food.
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and taking out trash.
• Ensure that all food and other items are stored properly.
• Ensure that the dining room is cleaned and set for each meal service.
• Work individually and as a team to do portion prep work for daily and other shifts as needed
• Monitor product freshness and rotate out old product
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Cook Qualifications and Skills:

• 3+ years cooking and kitchen administration experience
• High school diploma/GED acceptable
• Ability to work on your feet for eight hours or more a day
• High level of professionalism
• Exemplary knife skills
• Time and motion management
• Comfortable working alone and with a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Excellent verbal communication and organization skills
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds
• Previous experience working in an Assisted Living Facility helpful, but not required
• ProStart graduates encouraged to apply
• Current ServSafe certificate preferred