Cook

Community Assisted & Supported Living Inc; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks PTO (pro-rated)

10 Floating Holidays (pro-rated)

Health, vision, dental, and life ins.

401(k) with match up to 4%

Job summary

Community Assisted & Supported Living Inc in Sarasota, FL is seeking dependable, compassionate cooks for an assisted living community. The kitchen operates seven days a week. We are looking for a full-time cook and individuals to become part of our PRN pool.

Weekend rotation is required for the full-time position. Starting rate of pay is $20.00 per hour. The role involves preparing three meals daily, ensuring timely service, and maintaining kitchen and dining room cleanliness with strict food

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• At least one-year experience cooking or food service in a restaurant or institutional dietary setting.
• Must pass criminal background screens and remain eligible.
• Must pass drug screen and follow drug-free workplace policy.
• Must be 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Kitchen Lead on all communications involving the kitchen.
• Prep, cook, and serve three meals a day and snacks, according to established menus and schedules.
• Complete food preparation in a timely and organized manner to ensure meals are ready and served as scheduled.
• Completes advance food preparation of the week’s menu as directed by the Kitchen Lead.
• Safely use all kitchen appliances and utensils.
• Follow established food safety, sanitation, and food-handling procedures.
• Properly store food and maintain clean and organized refrigerators, freezers, and food-storage areas.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen areas, equipment, and food preparation surfaces after each meal.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen throughout the shift.
• Clean and reset the dining room after each meal.
• As a team, follow the mid-shift cleaning schedule each Wednesday: clean drawer and under serving line; freezers and refrigerators alternating biweekly; pull out and clean the catch tray under six burner stove; clean stove backsplash; clean and sanitize three compartment sink; clean and maintain spice shelf trays and replace trays as needed; clean dining room and kitchen rugs/mats.
• Complete intermittent cleaning as directed/needed: ceiling fans, walls behind food prep areas and dishwashing area, windowsills and baseboards, shelving, air conditioner vents in kitchen.
• Maintain compliance with all state regulations and licensure standards at all times.
• Responsible for reporting any unsafe condition or equipment problems immediately upon discovery to the Kitchen Lead.
• Provide attentive, friendly, respectful service to residents during meal service.
• Observe and promptly report any resident issues, concerns, changes, or unusual behavior to the Kitchen Lead or Resident Care team.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident information.
• Required to check company email once a day and respond as appropriate.
• Interact professionally with residents, co-workers, and vendors.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Basic math skills

Dependable

Independent worker

Education

Culinary training/degree

ServSafe Certification

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Location Sarasota, FL

Description

Seeking dependable, compassionate, and team-oriented Cooks for an assisted living community. The kitchen operates 7 days a week. We are looking for a full-time cook and individuals to become a part of our PRN pool. Weekend rotation is required for the full-time position.Starting rate of pay is $20.00 per hour.

Duties and responsibilities

• Report to the Kitchen Lead on all communications involving the kitchen.
• Prep, cook, and serve three meals a day and snacks, according to established menus and schedules.
• Complete food preparation in a timely and organized manner to ensure meals are ready and served as scheduled.
• Completes advance food preparation of the week’s menu as directed by the Kitchen Lead.
• Safely use all kitchen appliances and utensils.
• Follow established food safety, sanitation, and food-handling procedures.
• Properly store food and maintain clean and organized refrigerators, freezers, and food-storage areas.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen areas, equipment, and food preparation surfaces after each meal.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen throughout the shift.
• Clean and reset the dining room after each meal.
• As a team, follow the mid-shift cleaning schedule each Wednesday:
• clean drawer and under serving line
• freezers and refrigerators alternating biweekly
• pull out and clean the catch tray under six burner stove
• clean stove backsplash
• clean and sanitize three compartment sink
• clean and maintain spice shelf trays and replace trays as needed
• clean dinning room and kitchen rugs/mats.
• Complete intermittent cleaning as directed/needed:
• celling fans
• walls behind food prep areas and dishwashing area
• windowsills and baseboards
• shelving
• air conditioner vents in kitchen.
• Maintain compliance with all state regulations and licensure standards at all times.
• Responsible for reporting any unsafe condition or equipment problems immediately upon discovery to the Kitchen Lead. If able to remedy the unsafe condition, should do so immediately.
• Provide attentive, friendly, respectful service to residents during meal service.
• Observe and promptly report any resident issues, concerns, changes, or unusual behavior to the Kitchen Lead or Resident Care team.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident information.
• Required to check company email once a day and respond as appropriate.
• Interact professionally with residents, co-workers, and vendors.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Position Requirements

Qualifications/Education Requirements

• No minimum education required; high school diploma preferred.
• Culinary training/degree preferred.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.
• At least one-year experience cooking or food service ina restaurant or institutional dietary setting.
• At least 18 years of age.
• At least one-year experience working with people with mental health diagnoses preferred.
• Must demonstrate basic written skills.
• Must demonstrate basic computer skills.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Ability to prepare multiple meals and manage several tasks efficiently.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, sanitation, and food safety.
• Dependable, organized, and able to work independently.
• Strong communication skills and ability to recognize, react, and report resident concerns appropriately.
• Availability to work rotating weekends.
• Must be able to work with diverse groups and individuals.
• Must successfully complete all criminal background screens and remain eligible. https://info.flclearinghouse.com
• Good Moral Character.
• Must pass a drug screen and follow drug-free workplace policy.
• Must maintain trainings as required.
• Must have a negative TB screening within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter. Must obtain a free from communicable disease statement within 30 days of hire.

Company Website www.caslinc.org

Full-Time Benefits 3 weeks PTO (pro-rated); 10 Floating Holidays (pro-rated); Health, vision, dental, and life insurances available; 401(k) with match up to 4%

Pay Rate $20.00 per hour

This position is currently accepting applications.