Job Information
Westminster Palms Cook (Full Time) in St. Petersburg, Florida
Rate: $18.84 USD per hour
Description
Join our amazing team and work in a beautiful community at Westminster Shores! Full benefits package! Full college scholarships available for FT or PT team members after just 6 months of service!
Prepare quality food using quality ingredients for residents, guests and employees.
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS: • Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Communities. • Setup workstations according to established guidelines. • Prepare all food items in accordance with standardized recipes in a sanitary and timely manner. • Distribute prepared food to all areas of service accurately and consistent in preparation and presentation. Restock items as needed throughout the shift. • Clean and maintain station by practicing good safety, sanitation and organization skills. • Assist with the cleaning, sanitation and organization of the kitchen and equipment.
The above position description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the assignments and responsibilities assigned to any employee; nor are such assignments restricted to those precisely listed in the description. This position description may change from time to time as the needs of the organization changes.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:Education: • High School Diploma or Equivalent • Florida SafeStaff certification required or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of date of hire.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language and understand and follow written and oral directions. • Ability to perform basic math skills.
Experience: • 3 or more year’s culinary experience in a high volume full service dining environment. • Full understanding of basic food preparation methods and cooking techniques in quantity food production. • Proficiency with computer programs including Microsoft Office and data type programs.
Requirements: • Ability to read, write and speak the English language and understand and follow written and oral directions. • Ability to perform basic math skills. • Basic knife handling skills. • Ability to learn computer programs as defined by Westminster Communities of Florida. • Willingness to provide a leadership role.
PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND SENSORY & COMMUNICATIVE ACTIVITIES: • Finger Dexterity, Grasping, Reaching, Standing • Sitting, Lifting (up to 50 lbs), Bending, Walking • Hearing, Speaking, Seeing, Manual Dexterity • Tasting, Smelling
AN INDIVIDUAL IN THIS POSITION WILL BE EXPOSED TO: • Inside/Outside environmental conditions. • Blood borne Pathogens • Respiratory Pathogens
THIS JOB REQUIRES BACKGROUND SCREENING THROUGH THE STATE OF FLORIDA'S CARE PROVIDER BACKGROUND SCREENING CLEARINGHOUSE. Applicants can learn more about Florida background screening requirements at https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.
Qualifications
Behaviors
Preferred
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Equal Opportunity Employer
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