Lasell Village- Line Cook

POSITION SUMMARY: The Line Cook will provide consistent, prompt service of all culinary items served to our residents. Quality customer service is a top priority for everyone at the Village.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure all food orders are received and stored according to guidelines

Knowledge of all menu items and dietary needs for residents in independent living, Lasell Studios, or Lasell House

Knowledge of plate presentation and preparation of all menu items (cooking and plating times)

Rotate, label, and date all stock in the refrigerator and freezer to ensure no waste due to spoilage

Communicate with fellow line cooks, executive chef, and sous chef on a daily basis for proper pars and production requirements when needed in specified workstations

Responsible for advising supervisor of shortages and outages

Organize and perform work assignments to meet proper quantities while maintaining quality standards within the necessary time frame

Practice sanitary methods as prescribed by federal and state codes when storing food and paper supplies

Ensure all workstations are being maintained in a clean and organized fashion

Follow HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Points) guidelines when receiving all the incoming orders

Receive incoming food and paper supplies, ensure they are of high quality; refuse any substandard items.

Ensure that the storage areas are kept clean, neat and orderly

Responsible for overseeing the preparation of meals for the dining room, café, Lasell House and Lasell Studios

Responsible for preparation of special functions.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

High School diploma or GED preferred

ServSafe® certification

3 years of experience

JOB SKILLS:

Demonstrate patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm when communicating with others

Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language

Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

Thrive in a team environment and work well with others.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

May need to reach overhead, handle objects, use finger dexterity, talk, hear, see, and feel

May need to move, transport or position objects up to 50 pounds

Continuous moving, standing, climbing, frequent periods requiring sustained uncomfortable physical conditions

May need to ascend/descend stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and twist

May need to work in an environment with noise, vibrations and occasional fumes

Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary

Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g. severe weather, post-disaster, etc.)

ls subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as to reactions from air contaminants.

Email resumes: Alopez@lasell.edu