We are looking to hire an influential Cook - Delaware Plaza to join our collaborative team at Delaware Plaza in Washington DC.
Growing your career as a Full Time Cook - Delaware Plaza is a great opportunity to develop necessary skills.
If you are strong in teamwork, innovation and have the right work ethic for the job, then apply for the position of Cook - Delaware Plaza at Delaware Plaza today!
Who You Are: You enjoy providing outstanding service and producing high quality nutrition. The Cook's role is preparing and serving attractive and tasty meals for the community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: · Prepare meals and snacks that are appealing and tasty and served at the right temperature per the menu and schedule.
· Prepare special limited diets per policy and physician orders.
· Identify menu errors and make appropriate corrections as needed, bringing the necessary changes to the Culinary Director's / Executive Chef's attention.
· Properly store, date, and rotate food per food handling guidelines.
· Follow kitchen cleaning schedule.
· Relate to residents in a courteous, empathetic, and cooperative manner.
· Keep environment safe and clean.
· Perform as a Culinary Aid or Dishwasher in addition to their duties as needed.
· Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Job Requirements: · Must possess an upbeat, positive, flexible, and enthusiastic personality and be congenial with fellow employees, residents, and the public at large.
· Must be an honest and dependable individual.
· Must maintain proper hygiene.
· Must be professional in dress and presentation.
· Must be willing to be active during entire work shift.
· Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing in Standard English and use own judgment and initiative in daily activities.
· Must be a mature individual. Must possess the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and perform a variety of tasks, often changing assignments on short notice.
· Must have strong organizational skills, as well as the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
· Must be detail and team work oriented.
· Must attend required in-services/ workshops to further education of skills and community requirements.
· Must be drug-free and submit to urinalysis drug screening upon hire and routinely.
· Must be able to pass a criminal background check upon hire and as required by state regulations.
· The employee shall be responsible for maintaining the integrity of Koelsch Communities.
Licenses, Certifications, & Education Required: · Passed an approved food handler's or ServSafe course as required by County, State and/or Community policy.
· Must possess a current CPR/First Aid certificate and update as needed.
Supervisory Requirements: · This role does not have any supervisory requirements.
· This role may be designated to supervise Culinary Aides and Servers serving on the same shift.
Uniform and Appearance Requirements: · Clean white or black undershirt and chef coat (provided), black head cover (provided), black pants, and black close-toed non-slip shoes.
· Must abide by the Community dress code policy.
Position Equipment: · Various kitchen equipment will be assigned by the culinary department supervisor.
Work location and Travel Requirements:
· This role is a 100% on-site role.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms
Special Demands: Must possess qualities of leadership, tact, and adaptability to change. Must uphold community dress policy, possess a pleasant personality, be congenial with fellow employees and public, and must be capable of following oral and written instruction. Must display and use own good judgement and initiative in daily duties
Benefits of working as a Cook - Delaware Plaza in Washington DC:
? Excellent Benefits Package
? Room for Advancement
? Competitive salary
