- Professional
- Office in Heber City
We have an opening for a cook, come apply to work with the team at Spring Gardens Assisted Living in Heber, UT! Wake up excited about coming to work! The Cook oversees food handling and preparation throughout a kitchen. Stock and maintain all food stations, ensuring hygienic work-spaces. Modify processes for routing and meeting orders according to time and quality standards. Healthcare experience preferred. Supports the philosophy, mission, commitment, vision, and values of the community. Checks the menu item ingredients for quality, wholesomeness, and quantity. Prepares meals and snacks. Utilizes sound food handling practices for the storage and preparation of each menu item. Maintains a strict “clean as you go” practice ensuring a clean professional work environment. Reports all equipment maintenance concerns to the appropriate staff and follows up when equipment has not been repaired. Coordinates the next day’s food production needs including pulling and thawing frozen items in a timely manner. Works with the management team to contribute ideas and suggestions for the planning of special theme/holiday occasions. Provides top quality food presentation, as directed by the Executive Chef. Assists in the completion of the temperature and meal record log and participates in taste testing and temperature recording. Consults regularly with the Executive Chef if items are not up to the standards implemented by the Chef. Performs other duties as deemed necessary.
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Essential Functions:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability to work as a cohesive member of a team. Ability to read, write, and speak basic English and understand questions from residents and family members. Ability to give and receive directions on work related tasks especially during events such as fires, disasters, and emergency situations. Ability to follow written and verbal directions and apply practical problem solving skills, when needed. Ability to perform well under pressure and maintains a positive attitude, during working hours. Professional in appearance and conduct. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to be patient and polite.
