Cook - Per Diem Goodrich at McLean – Simsbury, Connecticut

About McLean

Being a part of this extraordinary team at McLean in Simsbury, CT, you will experience the satisfaction of knowing your work actually makes a difference. You’ll be part of a talented group that truly enjoys what they do and takes care of one another like family.

From the top on down, we roll up our sleeves and work together as trusted guides for our amazing residents and their families. We’re committed to our legacy of caring and you can feel it in the air every day. It’s meaningful. It’s supportive. It’s real.

The cook may work anywhere on the property where food is prepared. The cook will accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods: to include Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Special/Catered Events. The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but other responsibilities of the position may be identified. These responsibilities may differ depending on business necessities and customer requirements.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to

ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.

• Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers,

grills, roasters and other equipment.

• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items,

rotating stock and following food company labeling & dating procedures.

• Monitor, cook and prepare foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such

as tasting, smelling, or utilization of food thermometers.

• Responsible for preparation of stations, as directed, according to company guidelines.

• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.

• Season, weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes with guidance from supervisor, using

various kitchen utensils and equipment.

• Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare for consumption.

• Carve, trim and prepare meats and seafood for hot or cold service.

• May bake breads, rolls, cakes, and pastries.

• May wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, or other cooking equipment.

• Compile and maintain records of food usage.

• May assist with inventory.

• Follow food specification amounts provided by supervisor. Assist in forecasting of preparation needs.

• Prepare and serve food to customers in a timely manner.

• May assist in supporting culinary staff at numerous stations as directed.

• Communicate with supervisor regarding kitchen equipment/supply needs.

• Adhere to and promote company standards for safety, proper food handling practices, sanitation, uniform

guidelines, and productivity.

• Provide excellent customer service to include being attentive, approachable, greeting and thanking

customers.

• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience/Knowledge:

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred.
• 4 or more years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of basic operation of equipment and cash handling procedures preferred.

Skills/Aptitude:

• Presents self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect.
• Maintains a professional relationship with all coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, customers, and residents.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Requires complete knowledge of kitchen equipment.
• Must be able to read and follow a recipe unsupervised.
• Involved with the more complex requirements of the position.
• Applies advanced cooking skills.
• Adapts procedures, processes, tools, equipment and techniques to meet the requirements of the position.
• Substantial working knowledge of food preparation.
• Ability to provide clear directions and respond to employees.

License/Qualifications:

Certifications: Food handler or Servsafe preferred.

General Qualifications:

• Willingness to be open to learning and growing.
• Maturity of judgment and behavior.
• Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance.
• Maintains a positive attitude.
• The ability to work a flexible schedule is helpful.
• Must comply with any dress code requirements.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
• Attends work and shows up for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity.

Physical Requirements:

· Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses.

· Significant walking or other means of mobility.

· Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).

· Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 40 pounds.

Working Conditions:

• Generally, in an indoor setting; however, may supervise outside activities and events.
• Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays, weekends and extended hours as business dictates.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is primarily in a controlled, temperate environment; however, may be exposed to heat/cold during support of outside activities. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.