The Overlook

Cook III

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $18.00 - $20.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Flexible Schedule
Career development opportunities

Job Description

The Overlook is a distinguished residential community dedicated to providing high-quality culinary experiences to its residents and the broader community. Known for its commitment to exceptional service, The Overlook fosters an inclusive and respectful work environment, supporting a diverse workforce. The Culinary Services team at The Overlook plays a vital role in enhancing resident satisfaction by delivering fresh, seasonal menus made from high-quality, exceptional ingredients. The community emphasizes outstanding quality, safety, and consistency in its food production processes, ensuring that every meal meets rigorous standards. Culinary Services at The Overlook operates with dedication even during emergencies, highlighting the essential nature... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent culinary experience
  • 1-3 years of high-volume food preparation experience including hot and cold food production, baking cookies, pies, and other desserts/pastries
  • Ability to work flexible hours including extended shifts
  • Ability to follow recipes and production sheets accurately
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent culinary experience
  • Associate degree or equivalent in Culinary Arts preferred
  • 1-3 years of high-volume food preparation experience including hot and cold food production, baking cookies, pies, and other desserts/pastries
  • High volume food preparation experience in assisted living healthcare, corporate or college food service, or chain restaurant preferred
  • Strong verbal and written communications, customer service, organizational, and time management skills
  • Ability to taste and/or work with all ingredients used
  • Ability to mathematically reduce and expand measurements required by recipe
  • Attention to details
  • Work flexible hours based upon departmental needs including extended shifts

Job Duties

  • Washes and processes vegetables and fruits in advance of preparing them for use
  • Measures and mixes ingredients to recipe specifications and by using appropriate tools
  • Preparing desserts, fruit, and other side items
  • Portioning and labeling desserts, fruits, and other prepped items
  • Baking cookies, pies, and other desserts/pastries
  • Prepares cafe sandwiches and salad bar items
  • Assists with deliveries, product storage, rotation, and organizing of storage rooms
  • Follow the menu adhering to recipes and production sheets
  • Committed to the quality of resources, performs work to prevent loss and waste
  • Maintaining a quality, professional and safe work environment
  • Maintains operational cleanliness, sanitation, and organization to standard including ceilings, walls, floors, food contact surfaces, equipment, and storage
  • Works scheduled shifts, reports to work on time, and complies with uniform policy and all company policies and procedures
  • Ensures that city, state and federal laws, codes, statutes, and regulations governing food handling and food sanitation are met
  • Ensures assigned station is prepared for each shift by use of visual inspection, production guides and applied efficient production methods
  • Works in unison with service team to provide exceptional service
  • Communicates equipment maintenance needs or concerns to culinary leadership
  • Other responsibilities performed as requested or assigned by the Executive Chef or Director of Culinary Services

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location