Line Cook

Position Description

Position Title:

Line Cook

Department:

Culinary Services

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Supervisor:

Executive Chef

Supervises:

N/A

POSITION SUMMARY

Rotating schedule of 11AM-8PM, also weekends are REQUIRED.

Responsible for food preparation that meets or exceeds hospitality and service standards of this community, carrying out the “Pinnacle Services” program. Prepare all foods to meet quantity and deadline requirements. Able to effectively manage all food production in the absence of the Chef.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

· Prepare food items using standardized recipes.

· Determine food and supplies needed and coordinate meal production with serving hours.

· Prepare all special dietary need as directed by the resident menus.

· Monitor all food items to see that at least the minimum guidelines for temperature, taste, and quality are upheld at all times.

· Maintain or exceed standards of appearance, cleanliness, hygiene, and health standards.

· Assist with orientation and training of new kitchen associates.

· Practice all safety and loss prevention procedures.

· Attend all in-services as required.

· Responsible for following all local, state, and federal policies regarding food handling.

· Assist with proper documentation of temperature logs, taste panel forms, and cleaning schedules.

· Perform all other reasonable tasks assigned by your supervisor.

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, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Educational Requirements and Experience:

· Minimum of two years experience as cook preparing full line of menu items.

· Able to read, write, and follow written and verbal instructions

· Able to prepare therapeutic/modified diets.

Core Competencies and Characteristics for Success:

· Must be a results-oriented leader and effective communicator with exceptional customer service abilities.

· Must possess strong attention to detail, organizational and follow through skills.

· A desire to personalize service and create memorable experiences daily.

· Ability to take ownership and accountability of concerns and special requests to ensure satisfaction is achieved.

· Professional, polite and respectful attitude to enhance the service experience.

· Uphold the reputation of the community by maintaining a professional image at all times, in all places.

· Foster a positive service environment through constant awareness of others’ needs.

· Embrace and demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values of conducting business daily with integrity, honesty, creativity, humility, excellence and joy.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Willingness to work with the elderly in a senior living environment
• Able to prepare therapeutic/modified diets.
• Able to prepare food in a senior housing environment, which meets or exceeds hospitality and service standards.
• Able to work on all Holidays, and for pre-planned special events.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

· Works primarily indoors in a climate-controlled setting

· Possible exposure to unpleasant odors

· Possible exposure to chemicals as identified in the MSDS Manual

· Continuous exposure to residents who are ill, confused, irritable and irrational
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Farms at Bailey Station is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Able to commit to rotating schedule 11am to 8pm w/ weekends?

Ability to Commute:

• Collierville, TN 38017 (Required)

Work Location: In person