Cook

Vered Healthcare Group; Port Saint Joe (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Shores Nursing and Rehab Center in Port St. Joe, FL is seeking a Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare meals according to recipes and production guidelines while following food safety practices.

Responsibilities include setting up stations, cooking with grills, ovens and other equipment, plating, storing foods safely, and maintaining cleanliness. Requirements include prior cooking experience, ServeSafe certification, and good math and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• ServeSafe Certified preferred; LTC background helpful.
• Basic math and counting skills; good verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares 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 and operates ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to guidelines; maintains safety and sanitation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Math skills

Education

ServeSafe Certified

LTC background

Job description

Shores Nursing and Rehab Center 220 Ninth St, Port St Joe, FL 32456

We are looking for a Cook to join our team.

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. The Cook should safely handle knives and equipment such as grills, fryers, ovens, broilers, etc.

Cook Responsibilities:

• 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 Ridgeway Rehabilitation & Senior Livingsafety policies and procedures including, proper food safety and sanitation
• Other duties and tasks as assigned by the manager

Cook 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

Must be able to pass level 2 fingerprinting with an Eligible status.

Please see the link to the new Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website.

This site was implemented under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025).

https://info.flclearinghouse.com