Part-Time Cook, Sanitation & Food Prep
Overview
You will own food preparation and sanitation for Encore at Foulk, a senior living community in Philadelphia. You will cook for 60+ residents per meal, following HACCP protocols and standardized recipes. You will report to the Sous Chef and coordinate with a small kitchen team. This role offers hands-on impact on resident nutrition and safety, with room to contribute menu ideas.
What You'll Do8
- 1Follow HACCP sanitation protocols for all food handling and storage
- 2Prepare food per standardized recipes and special diet orders, using batch cooking methods
- 3Maintain temperature logs and other records per HACCP guidelines
- 4Distribute meals on time and in correct quantities
- 5Develop new menu items with the Sous Chef or Manager
- 6Communicate inventory needs to the Sous Chef or Manager
- 7Direct kitchen staff during meal service shifts
- 8Keep food prep and storage areas clean and organized
Requirements7
- 1State sanitation certificate required
- 2ServeSafe certification preferred
- 31+ years cooking experience in a commercial kitchen
- 4Knowledge of batch cooking and standardized recipes
- 5Knowledge of sanitation, foodborne illness, and cross-contamination prevention
- 6Ability to follow written instructions and work weekends, holidays, and overtime as assigned
- 7Detail-oriented with high accuracy in food prep and documentation
Salary Insight
$17 - $20k per year
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