Cook

Blue Palms Management; DeLand (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Palms Health and Rehabilitation Center of Deland is seeking a full-time Cook to join our dietary team. You will prepare and cook a variety of foods according to recipes and production guidelines, while ensuring food safety, sanitation, and quality standards for residents and guests.

Responsibilities include setting up stations, measuring ingredients, operating ovens and mixers, presenting meals, and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role is required.
• ServeSafe certification and LTC background preferred.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Basic math and counting skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of foods according to recipes and guidelines.
• Set up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, chopping, trimming, and peeling.
• Safely use utensils and operate ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers.
• Bake, roast, broil, steam and use various cooking methods.
• Arrange, garnish, and portion food according to guidelines.
• Store food properly following safety policies.
• Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment.
• Maintain excellent guest and resident service.
• Follow safety policies including sanitation.

Skills

Cook experience

ServeSafe certified

LTC background

Math skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Blue Palms Health and Rehabilitation Center of Deland is looking for a Full-Time Cook. The Cook is responsible for cooking and preparing food according to recipes and production guidelines while adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Cooks and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes

• Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment

• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items

• Safely utilizes a variety of utensils

• Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers

• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams and uses a variety of cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods

• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines

• Properly stores food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures

• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils

• Maintains excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards guests, residents, and co-workers

• Adheres to Blue Palms Health and Rehabilitation of Delandsafety policies and procedures including, proper food safety and sanitation

• Other duties and tasks as assigned by the manager

Qualifications:

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required- ServeSafe Certified, and LTC background preferred.

• Proven knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as proper food handling, sanitation, and storage

• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills

• Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

• Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling of up to 25 lbs