Compassionate Hospital Cook – Nourish & Heal

Coral Shores Behavioral Health; Florida; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Coral Shores Behavioral Health in Stuart, Florida is seeking a Cook to uphold proper food production, prepare and cook meals according to menus, and ensure high standards of cleanliness and food safety in an 80-bed adolescent and adult facility.

This role works with the department to provide optimal nutrition and environmental services for patients, visitors, and staff, with 24/7 operations and inventory responsibilities. A Safe Serve certification and at least 1 year of experience are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency preferred.
• 1 year experience required.
• Safe Serve Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook foods according to menu.
• Maintain inventory and sanitation standards.
• Collaborate with department staff to support patient nutrition and environment.

Skills

Cooking basics

Food handling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Tools

Safe Serve Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

Coral Shores Behavioral Health, a subsidiary of UHS, is a beautiful, 80-bed adolescent and adult Baker Act receiving facility, which is located in sunny Stuart, Florida. Our professional staff provide high quality, individualized care to uniquely fit the intensity and severity of each patient’s needs and offer a continuum of mental health and addiction services in a confidential, caring environment that promote crisis resolution, positive self- awareness, personal growth and problem-solving. Coral Shores is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

For more information about Coral Shores Behavioral Health, please visit our website at https://coralshoresbehavioral.com

The Cook is responsible for maintaining principles of proper food production and other related activities. Prepares and cooks foods according to menu; confers with supervisors as to use of leftovers; making menu changes, as necessary. Responsible for accurate inventory. Maintains high standards of food handling and cleanliness in work area, and is responsible for high standards of personal cleanliness. Works together with the employees of the department to provide optimal food, nutritional and environmental services to the patients, visitors, and staff to ensure the healing and well-being of each individual. Performs a variety of tasks that facilitate the provision of food services and nutrition support to patients, employees and visitors.

If you would like to learn more about the cook position before applying, please contact Yaira Quinones, Human Resources Director , at [e-mail].

Qualifications

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency preferred.
• 1 year experience needed.
• Safe Serve Certification Required.
  
  

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