Cook - Kirkbride Rehabilitation

Whitsons Culinary Group is a prominent food service management company that specializes in providing nutritious and high-quality meals across various sectors including education, healthcare, business and industry, and more. Known for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainable practices, Whitsons Culinary Group focuses on creating dining experiences that prioritize health, safety, and customer satisfaction. The company prides itself on employing skilled culinary professionals who are dedicated to food safety, creativity, and operational efficiency, making it a leading figure in the institutional food service industry. This position is essential in delivering nutritious meals in a safe and healthful manner. The role focuses on preparing and serving meals that meet stringent portioning, plate presentation, and quality guidelines, ensuring consumers receive well-balanced and delicious food every day. The individual in this role must be adept at managing time and cooking sequences efficiently to meet meal serving deadlines such as breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Batch cooking practices are a key aspect of the role to maintain freshness and optimize meal quality. The role further involves accurate preparation and submission of food and paper orders in alignment with menus and production logs. It requires rigorous adherence to safety standards, including constant temperature monitoring during meal periods to ensure food served is hot and safe for consumption, and maintaining meticulous temperature logs. The professional is expected to follow all federal, state, and local sanitation regulations and contribute to the upkeep of a clean kitchen environment through an assigned sanitation cleaning schedule. Moreover, this position involves active participation in kitchen meetings led by the head chef or manager, continuing education on food handling certifications, and a commitment to maintaining Whitsons’ policies and procedures without exception. Administrative responsibilities such as updating production records and temperature logs are also integral. The role demands a highly organized individual with a strong food safety mindset and excellent teamwork skills to uphold the company’s high standards. Additional responsibilities include maintaining an attractive and sanitary work station, ensuring sufficient supplies are stocked for the entire day, and creating visually appealing menu signage and display plates. This position is critical in upholding Whitsons’ reputation for high-quality and safe food service while fostering a pleasant and efficient kitchen environment. Overall, this is a dynamic and rewarding role for those passionate about culinary arts, food safety, and customer satisfaction within a reputable and supportive food service organization.