Cook

HarborChase of Dr. Phillips; Orlando (FL); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

HarborChase of Dr. Phillips is seeking a cook to assist with menu preparation, inventory control, and maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment. The role focuses on preparing food attractively while adhering to nutritional guidelines and residents’ dietary needs.

Responsibilities include receiving and storing supplies, coordinating meals for events, and reporting equipment issues. A high school education is required, with certification in food preparation preferred.

Formación

• High school education required.
• Experience cooking for large groups is a plus.
• Certified in food-preparation training preferred.
• Knowledge of state food-handling regulations.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and fire and safety procedures.

Responsabilidades

• Identify and report food and supplies needed for the next week’s menus.
• Assist in receiving, rotation, and storage of products.
• Prepare menus and cook food in accordance with nutritional guidelines and residents' diets.
• Assist residents’ independence with eating by providing adaptive equipment when needed.
• Prepare food and coordinate food services for special community events when requested.
• Notify Dir. of Food and Beverage or any malfunctioning kitchen equipment or appliances.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of food per infection control standards.
• Work in a safe and alert manner and take ownership of safety for associates and residents.
• Disclose any medication that might impair ability to perform duties safely.

Conocimientos

Experience cooking for large groups

Food-handling knowledge

OSHA standards knowledge

Fire and safety procedures knowledge

Educación

High school education

Descripción del empleo

Description

Position Summary:

The cook assists with preparing menus, inventory control, and maintains a clean or organized safe kitchen environment. This position is responsible for preparing the food in an appetizing and appealing manner.

Essential Functions:

• Identify and report food and supplies needed for the next week’s menus
• Assist in the receiving, rotation, and storage of products
• Prepare menus and cook food in accordance with nutritional guidelines, regulations, and residents’ individual prescribed diets and food preferences
• Assist in fostering residents’ independence with eating by providing adaptive equipment when needed
• Assist in fostering residents’ independence with eating by providing adaptive equipment when needed
• Prepare food and coordinate food services for special community events when requested
• Notify Dir. of Food and Beverage or any malfunctioning kitchen equipment or appliances
• Ensure proper storage and handling of food in accordance with infection control standards
• The ability to work in a safe and alert manner
• The ability to take ownership for associate’s safety and the safety of the residents
• Must disclose any medication that might impair associate’s ability to perform the job safely or competently.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership
• Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy
• Attends required community meetings and participates Life Enrichment activities when able
• Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University
• Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis
• Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent
• Becomes familiar and understands the steps for fire evacuation
• All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents

Requirements

Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:

• Must have a high school education
• Experience in cooking for large groups a plus
• Certified in food-preparation training preferred
• Knowledge of state food-handling and kitchen regulations
• Knowledge of OSHA Standards and fire and safety procedures

Background Screening Requirement

In all Florida Companies, this position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information regarding the Clearinghouse, disqualifying offenses, and exemption procedures, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com