Cook - Senior in Boca Raton, Florida at Sinai Residences
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Job Description
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Senior Cook is responsible for the preparation of all standard recipes in a safe manner and coaching less experienced cooks to do the same. They are responsible for helping junior members of the team learn and grow and for seeking and implementing opportunities for operational improvements. As well, they are accountable for upholding operational cleanliness standards on shifts.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES:
Essential Job Duties:
Food Preparation
Safety
Learning and Development
Additional Responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, including following instructions and asking for clarification. Able to perform simple arithmetic, measurements and conversions.
- A minimum of 3- 5 years’ experience as a cook in a hotel, restaurant, club or similar institution strongly preferred
- Ability to plan and organize work, to interpret instructions, recipes, specifications and standards.
- Knowledge of kitchen equipment operations and maintenance. Some knowledge of nutrition and diet.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Must be able to stand or walk for up to 8 hours per day. Must be able to bend, stoop, and stretch frequently throughout the day. Moderate to heavy physical effort needed infrequently. Manual dexterity for preparing food. Ability to use standard industrial kitchen appliances required. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. independently. May be exposed to extreme temperatures (freezers and stoves-range burners) for short periods of time. May be exposed to industrial cleaning chemicals. Must be able to see, hear, and communicate with others.