Cook

Harboroaks; Brooksville (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabal Palms Recovery Center in Brooksville, Florida is seeking a Full Time Cook. Under general direction, implement menus and coordinate food preparation and serving meals for residents aged 18 and older in our treatment facility.

This role requires attention to food safety, teamwork with kitchen staff, and adherence to nutritional guidelines. The position offers training, stable hours, and the opportunity to make a positive impact on patients' wellbeing. This position will work 10 hours days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Additional education or training in the culinary field preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience in food service role in preparing food for institutions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.
• Direct activities of workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
• Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Work with Food Service leadership or Dietitian to ensure menus are varied, nutritionally balanced and appetizing.
• Perform and coordinate food production, cleaning, maintenance, and inventory control activities.
• Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures, quality standards, cost parameters, and appropriate regulatory requirements.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Culinary training preferred

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Are you prepared for the impact you can make at a well-respected treatment center in Brooksville, Florida? If so, you may enjoy working at Sabal Palms Recovery Center, an addiction treatment facility nestled on a 10-acre campus located along Florida's Nature Coast and surrounded by live oak trees. Sabal Palms Recovery Center provides premier residential treatment for adults aged 18 and older who are struggling with addictions.

Our skilled professionals are focused on sharing their knowledge and expertise to help you get acclimated to your new role. Along with detailed training and continual support, our staff will give you the autonomy you need to achieve your career goals. You will love working to make a difference in the lives of our patients as you collaborate with other professionals and a supportive management team.

We are looking to for a Full Time Cook to join our team. The Cook Under general direction, implement menus and coordinate food preparation and serve meals. This Position will work 10 hrs days.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.
• Direct activities of workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
• Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Work with Food Service leadership or Dietitian to ensure menus are varied, nutritionally balanced and appetizing.
• Perform and coordinate food production, cleaning, maintenance, and inventory control activities.
• Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures, quality standards, cost parameters, and appropriate regulatory requirements.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Additional education or training in the culinary field preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience in food service role in preparing food for institutions, such as school, hospital or cafeteria preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state, facility.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

This position requires a Level 2 Background Screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. In accordance with Florida law, employers must provide applicants with direct access to information about the state’s background screening requirements.

To learn more about disqualifying offenses, exemption procedures, and screening timelines, please visit the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Background Screening Education & Awareness webpage:

https://info.flclearinghouse.com/education-awareness

Applicants are encouraged to review these requirements before applying.

We are committed toprovidingequalemploymentopportunitiestoall applicantsforemploymentregardlessofanindividual’scharacteristicsprotected byapplicable state,federalandlocallaws.

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