At the JAA we focus on providing the highest quality of care to our consumers as well as to our employees; we are a smaller company offering great work/life balance. Come join our team of committed professionals and enjoy our family-like atmosphere. We offer excellent benefits including up to five weeks of paid time off in your first year of employment.
Weinberg Terrace, an upscale Personal Care facility in the heart of Squirrel Hill, is hiring a Full-time Culinary Associate.
The Culinary Associate is responsible for food preparation and cooking. Position complies with all applicable sanitation codes, and complies with Kosher dietary laws. Position also maintains a clean, safe and sanitary kitchen environment.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
· Follows recipes and portioning requirements in the preparation of all food.
· Plans and implements individual cooking schedule so that all foods assigned to prepare will be properly cooked and ready at the appropriate time. Assists with preparation of catering items.
· Tastes all food during preparation to ascertain if foods are seasoned and cooked correctly, making adjustments as necessary.
· Ensures that all foods are served / presented in an attractive / appetizing manner.
· Maintains all applicable logs / records (i.e. production, cooling, etc.)
· Monitors food throughout the meal period to ensure that foods are available for replenishing when needed without delay.
· Prepares, labels, dates all leftover food for proper storage.
· Maintains kitchen cleanliness and follows infection control requirements.
· Identifies equipment and environmental needs. Initiates corrective or preventative maintenance; brings these situations to the attention of the Director of Dining Services.
· Maintains kashruth under Mashgiach supervision.
· Complies with resident centered programming.
Required Education, Training and Experience:
· High School Diploma / GED.
· Minimum of 2 years cooking experience –or – completion of an accredited culinary program.
· Knowledge of Kosher cooking preferred.
Required Skills and Abilities:
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
· Ability to follow written recipes.
· Ability to utilize standard kitchen equipment, including but not limited to stoves, griddles, utensils, etc.
EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Weekly day range:
Application Question(s):
- Do you have knowledge of Kosher cooking?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- cooking: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person