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Royal Oaks

Food Service Cook 2

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.52 - $23.00
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid holidays
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
Retirement Plan

Job Description

Royal Oaks is a distinguished retirement community located on a sprawling 52-acre campus, catering to over 700 residents across Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. Boasting a team of approximately 400 employees, Royal Oaks serves more than 1,300 meals daily across twelve diverse dining venues, including Café Grill Dining, Casual Dining, Buffet Dining, and High-End Scale Dining. These dining rooms range in seating capacity from intimate 25-seat settings to expansive 100-seat environments, supported by seven kitchens that accommodate anywhere from a few cooks to large teams of 30-40 staff members per shift. At the heart of Royal Oaks' culinary... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Knowledge of Maricopa County food regulations and sanitation requirements
  • Ability to listen to instructions and follow directions
  • Organized and able to multi-task, think creatively and adapt to different situations
  • Ability to complete training on computer or other devices
  • Maintain competency in the position and knowledge of industry advances and new technologies
  • Obtain Maricopa County food handler's card within 30 days of employment
  • If driving duties apply, possess a valid driver's license meeting insurance criteria
  • Able to carry, lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to operate a fire extinguisher if needed
  • Ability to assist in evacuation procedures
  • Ability to read, understand, follow and enforce safety procedures

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
  • Minimum two years experience working in a high-volume restaurant (excluding fast food)
  • Minimum one year experience working on a cook's line in a high-volume restaurant
  • At least two years experience with basic knife skills
  • Minimum two years experience in high volume prep cooking duties including cutting and chopping meats, fish, fruits and vegetables
  • Ability to effectively communicate in English with staff, residents, and guests

Job Duties

  • Know cooking temperatures
  • Work on the line preparing, cooking and plating foods according to kitchen manual and chef directions
  • Prepare food including cutting, peeling, chopping and slicing fruits and vegetables and meats and fish
  • Use various cooking techniques such as baking, broiling, frying, grilling, steaming, braising, boiling, and pressure cooking
  • Check food cooking and holding temperatures regularly and ensure proper food storage
  • Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of equipment and utensils
  • Provide staff with information on taste, nutrient content, and preparation of daily menu items

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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