Cook

Blue Palms Health and Rehabilitation Center of Deland; DeLand (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Palms Health and Rehabilitation Center of Deland is seeking a Full-Time Cook to prepare meals according to recipes and production guidelines. The role emphasizes safe food handling, sanitation, and quality presentation for residents and guests.

The cook will set up workstations, measure ingredients, operate kitchen equipment, and ensure adherence to safety policies. This position requires teamwork, reliability, and a positive attitude.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in related role required.
• ServeSafe certification preferred; LTC background preferred.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods and food safety regulations.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Physical ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and recipes.
• 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 apply diverse cooking methods.
• Portion and present food according to guidelines.
• Store food following safety policies and sanitation procedures.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment and utensils.
• Provide excellent customer service to guests, residents and staff.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures.

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