Second Cook

Company: Hebrew SeniorLife
Location: Dedham
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionOFFERING $1000 SIGN-ON BONUS!Work and have a great quality of life! No late nights! Full benefits package for 24+ hoursSchedule: Saturday - Wednesday 9:30AM - 6:00PM

• Hands on in production ensure all food is being cooked and prepped according to the standards administered by Sous Chef and Executive Chef
• Ensures that the proper amounts of entrees, vegetables, desserts and salads on the menu are prepared in accordance with standardized recipes and preparation methods, portion control, time schedules, and special diet needs. Properly labels all food products with date and ensure all food is being properly rotated.
• Cares for all equipment and proper usage.
• Tastes and smells food to determine quality and palatability. Must be accurate in measurements and show good judgment and initiative in preparing food, supervising personnel and maintaining sufficient dietary standards.
• Attends in-service education meetings and workshops at the request of administration.
• Responsible for the preparation of all food items on the menus for residents and personnel according to the work production sheets, following modified diets in accordance with diet spreads as approved by the consulting dietitian. Makes Sous Chef aware if there is a shortage of product or product is needed for production later in the week.
• Maintains high standards of sanitation and housekeeping. Works with Chief Steward to ensure all walk in and other kitchen areas are being cleaned.
• Attends daily production meetings for review of days' work and upcoming events.
• Attends in-service training sessions together with co-workers to keep abreast with current knowledge in the field of nutrition and dietary related personnel, as well as general in-services.
• Cooperates and coordinates work activities with co-workers to ensure a smoothly run department.
• Assume supervisory responsibilities in absence of Sous Chef. May need to order and receive food, and cooperate in the preparation of food with other work shifts.
• Performs assigned job related duties or special projects assigned by the Sous ChefWhat we're looking for:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • You have at least 1 year experience as a cook .
  • You are Serve Safe certified or willing to become Serve Safe certified.Hebrew SeniorLife requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of their employment. All new hires must be fully vaccinated, which includes any recommended COVID-19 boosters, before their start date. Any exemption requests for medical or religious reasons will be considered on a case by case basis and must be processed prior to any start date.Hebrew SeniorLife is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and competence and not influenced or affected by race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, ancestry, marital status, military status, veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law.Powered by JazzHRJ2VYxF6U2A

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