Cook I/ Utility Worker

The Orchards is hiring a Full Time Dishwasher!
Schedule: Sunday- Thursday 12:30pm-9:00pm

• $17.50-$18.00
• LOTS of growth opportunity in a stable & beautiful work environment.
• Full-Time benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• 401k with employer match.
• Talent development program.
• Access to on-demand pay.
• Commuter reimbursement.

GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Cook I/Utility Worker is responsible for the preparation of all food items based on standardized recipes. In addition, the Cook I/Utility Worker performs a number of kitchen activities including pot washing, dish washing, general cleaning duties and storing food and non-food supplies.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES:

• Responsible for preparing and plating all food items based on standardized recipes to include, but not limited to: boils, braises and roasts as well as fries, steams, grills, and bakes.
• Assists in food prep assignments to include daily prep, special functions, banquets, catering, holiday and special events.
• Thoroughly cleans kitchen daily.
• Sets up the dish and pot washing area, and washes pots, dishes and utensils.
• Distributes and stores clean pots, dishes and utensils.
• Cleans and sanitizes production equipment, work surfaces and kitchen according to cleaning schedules and procedures.
• Empties all trash containers in kitchen into dumpster daily.
• Keeps storerooms, freezers and refrigerators clean.
• Mops floors at designated times.
• Stores food and non-food supplies, restocking provisions after deliveries.
• Follows all safety procedures when handling kitchen equipment and complies with department sanitation standards and personal hygiene/uniform standards.
• Performs other duties as required and assigned by Chefs and/or supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to plan and organize work, to interpret instructions, recipes, specifications and standards.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment operations and maintenance.

• Ability to set up and operate dish washing equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Moderate to heavy physical effort throughout the day. Must be able to stand or walk for up to 100% of the work day. Must be able to bend, stoop, and stretch frequently throughout the day. Manual dexterity for preparing food. Ability to use standard industrial kitchen appliances required. Must be able to perform sweeping/mopping functions with ease. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. When lifting loads over 50 lbs., use two or more people. It is your responsibility to ask for assistance. Must be able to push and/or pull wheeled carts and equipment generally weighing up to 200 lbs. May be exposed to extreme temperatures (freezers and stoves-range burners) for short periods of time. May be exposed industrial and household chemicals and high heat levels.
CRITICAL FUNCTION:

• This position is essential to the safety of our residents and staff; and to the operation and function of the community. Employee may be recalled to report to work for an emergency, unusual occurrence, resident care need, visit from regulatory/governing agencies or any other event deemed necessary by the Executive Director, Administrator, and designee.