Job Description

Westminster Winter Park, a beautiful lakeside Active Living Community in Winter Park has an open position for an Assistant Cook I, full time. We are a not-for-profit community service organization dedicated and committed to providing services for older adults.

COOK ASSISTANT-Position Summary Prepares and serves quality food including salads, cold sandwiches and pantry items using quality ingredients for residents, guests and employees. May prepare hot food items under the instruction of a cook. Expanded distinct duties may be attached to this document.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Communities.

1. Performs limited hot food preparation under the direct supervision of the cook in accordance standardized recipes.

2. Performs cold food preparation under the guidance of the cook in accordance standardized recipes. Includes salads, sandwiches and deserts.

3. Distributes prepared food to all areas of service accurately and consistent in preparation and presentation. Restocks items as needed throughout the shift.

4. Cleans and maintains station by practicing good safety, sanitation and organization skills.

5. Assist with the cleaning, sanitation and organization of the kitchen and equipment.

Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Florida Serv Safe certification required or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of date of hire.

Experience:

• Full understanding of basic food preparation methods and cooking techniques in quantity food production.
• A minimum of 12 months experience in a full service culinary setting.

Requirements:

Ability to read, write and speak the English language and understand and follow written and oral directions.

Ability to perform basic math skills.

Basic knife handling skills.

Ability to fill in for cook as needed on a temporary basis

Join the Westminster Family today! We offer:

• Competitive Wages
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Fitness Facility Onsite
• PTO
• Parking
• Career Advancement
• And More!

EOE, DFWP – “We honor those who have served.”

IMPORTANT NOTE In alignment with public health best practices WESTMINSTER COMMUNITIES OF FL strongly encourages annual influenza vaccination for all healthcare personnel. Employees may be required to either:

• Provide documentation of current seasonal influenza vaccination,
  or
• Submit a written declination and, if applicable, comply with alternative protective measures (e.g., wearing a surgical mask during flu season).

Medical and religious exemptions will be considered.

To learn more about our culture and what it is like to work at Westminster Communities of Florida, follow us on our social channels (Facebook and Instagram) at @WestminsterCareers. We provide drug testing and criminal background screening on all new hires. Applicants can learn more about Florida background screening requirements at https://info.flclearinghouse.com/