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Harbor Retirement Associates (HRA); Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Harbor Retirement Associates seeks a dedicated food service professional to prepare and cook meals according to nutritional guidelines and individual preferences. This role involves assisting with food inventory, community events, and ensuring food safety. Candidates should be detail-oriented and team players with at least a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or higher preferred.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to follow tasks closely.
• Works well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menus and cook food in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
• Assist in receiving, rotation, and storage of products.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of food according to standards.

Skills

Detail Oriented

Team Player

Education

High School diploma or higher

Job description

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.
• Prepare food and coordinate food services for special community events when requested.
• Notify the Director of Food and Beverage or any malfunctioning kitchen equipment or appliances.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of food in accordance with infection control standards.

Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group.

Education

Preferred

High School diploma or higher.

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