Prep Cook - Coral Gables

 

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 Palace at Coral Gables

Luxury Independent Living for Active Adults

1 Andalusia Avenue Coral Gables, FL 33134

 Best Independent Living Community in the US

by the National Associated of Home Builders, 2014

 

The #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 & Responsibilities 

• Ability 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.
• Prepare food items based on Daily Special orders, diet order and residents’ food preference.
• Maintain sanitation standards & food handling based on County, State & Federal regulations.

 

Qualifications 

• 2 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.
• High school degree or equivalent, preferred.   

 

The Ideal Candidate

• Polite, 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. 
• 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.

          

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