Prep Cook - Coral Gables

Luxury Senior Living CommunitiesIn Coral Gables, Kendall, Homestead & WestonIs looking forPrep CookforitsPalace at Coral GablesLuxury Independent Living for Active Adults1 Andalusia Avenue Coral Gables, FL 33134Best Independent Living Community in the USby the National Associated of Home Builders, 2014The #1 Priority of this position is...To prepare & handle food items under the direction of the Chef, in accordance with the daily production schedule, to the satisfaction of The Palace Residents & Families.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesAbility to estimate quantities of food required, to order inventory and rotate food items as needed.Properly store & label food items.Meet meals and production schedules.Apportion food items based on Daily Special orders, diet order and residents' food preference.Maintain sanitation standards & food handling based on County, State & Federal regulations.Qualifications2 years' experience in quantity cooking, Catering & Banquets.Experience in an institutional kitchen with mechanical food service equipment.Restaurant line service cooking according to written orders.Ability to follow supervisor's instructions written and verbal.Ability to practice The Palace Principles ("Teamwork", "Safety" & "Ask! Don't Assume!")Functional Math ability at high school level.Culinary school student or graduate, preferred.High school degree or equivalent, preferred.The Ideal CandidatePolite, responsible, always on time, resourceful, accurate & conscientious.Flexible as to work schedule. Must be able to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays & in emergencies.Work in a safe and responsible manner, including taking precautions & safe work practices; obey the established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management & security; report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair & maintenance needs.Able to apply common-sense understanding to carry out oral or written instructions.Must be able to work under pressure and multi-task.Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently AND as a team member.Must enjoy teamwork.Follow up with supervisor, co-workers or residents regarding complaints, problems & concerns.Use tactful communications in sensitive & emotional situations.