Cook
On-siteCharlottesville, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Prepare, serve, and handle food in accordance with federal, state, and resident policies while ensuring compliance with HACCP, local health departments, and VA food handlers regulations. Assist in receiving, rotating, and storing products; manage inventory and ordering needs; and store food properly and safely. Collaborate with nutritionists and healthcare professionals to provide special diets and comforting classics, while cooking and presenting dishes that reflect seasonal freshness and appeal to the senses. Help plan and execute special events, maintain a clean and sanitized kitchen, and promote a safe work environment. Requires at least one year of food preparation experience, large group cooking skills, and strong teamwork.
Required Qualifications
- Strong teamwork
- Reliability
- At least one year of food preparation experience
- Experience cooking for large groups
- Experience with meal preparation
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Demonstrate safe food handling techniques
- Solid time managment skills
- General knowledge of OSHA standards and Fire and Safety procedures
- Operation of kitchen appliances
- Ability to read and understand recipes and written instructions in english
Desired Qualifications
- Serve-Safe Certification a plus ( not a must)
- VA food handlers certification a plus ( not a must)
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