Cook

Our skilled nursing facility is now hiring Full-time Cook to become part of our Dietary Services Department. The successfully hired candidate will prepare foods according to dietetic recipes and menus, Prepare and serve food items or meals for residents and facility staff, perform safe food prep, handling and proper food storage, manage food inventory including raw foods and canned goods, follow recipe instructions in cooking, be comfortable with using various ingredients and cooking techniques, deliver well-prepared meals timely, maintain a clean and safe workstation, and perform other duties as assigned or as directed.

Responsibilities:

• Set up workstation with required ingredients and equipment
• Skilled with chopping, peeling vegetables and cutting meats
• Ensure great presentation of dishes before serving our resident
• Keep a sanitized and orderly kitchen environment.
• Ensure food is stored properly and in accordance to safety standards and facility policies.
• Monitor stock, place orders and proper food storage

Requirements:

• Proven experience as cook in a hospital or long-term care environment, Preferably a nursing home.
• Short-order cook experience
• Knowledge of regulations and safety standards- ServSafe certification desirable
• High school diploma or equivalent; Diploma from a culinary school a plus!
• Experience kitchen tools and knives, cookware and bakeware
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
• Ability to work as part of a team and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to communicate effectively in English to read, understand menus/recipes and communicate verbally with other staff members and manager(s)
• Excellent physical condition and stamina
• This position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For information about screening requirements, disqualifying offenses, exemptions, and timelines, please visit the AHCA Background Screening resource: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Cooking in a healthcare setting: 1 year (Preferred)
• Cook: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person