Cook - Full -Time

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS); Cape Coral (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Plan

Employee Discount Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A nonprofit organization based in Cape Coral is seeking a Full-Time Cook to manage food preparation and adhere to hospitality standards. In this role, you'll prepare meals, ensure food quality, and document processes while working flexible schedules. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience in food service. This position offers various benefits, including a retirement plan and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Able to prepare food items using standardized recipes.
• Coordinate meal production with serving hours.
• Monitor food quality and temperature.
• Understand healthcare regulations and policies on food handling.
• Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items using standardized recipes.
• Determine food and supply needs.
• Assist with proper documentation of temperature logs.
• Monitor temperature, taste, and quality; ensure proper preparation and portioning.
• Assist with documentation of temperature logs, taste panel forms, and cleaning schedules.
• Follow local, state, and federal policies regarding food handling.
• Work flexible schedules including nights, holidays, and weekends.

Skills

Food preparation

Quality monitoring

Flexible scheduling

Standardized recipes

Flexible scheduling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Position: Full-Time Cook at Gulf Coast Village

Summary: The Cook prepares food that meets hospitality and service standards for the community, adheres to quantity and deadline requirements, and can effectively manage food production in the absence of the Executive Chef.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items using standardized recipes in a timely manner.
• Determine food and supply needs and coordinate meal production with serving hours.
• Prepare all special dietary items as directed by the menus.
• Monitor all food items to ensure minimum guidelines for temperature, taste, and quality are upheld; ensure proper preparation, portioning, and serving of foods as indicated on the menu cycle and standardized recipes. Taste and adjust as needed.
• Assist with proper documentation of temperature logs, taste panel forms, and cleaning schedules.
• Have a general understanding of Healthcare Regulations.
• Follow all local, state, and federal policies regarding food handling.
• Must be available to work flexible schedules, including nights, holidays, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Preferred Skills: High school diploma or equivalent preferred; previous experience in fine dining is preferred.
• Essentials: Able to prepare food items using standardized recipes; coordinate meal production with serving hours; accommodate dietary needs; monitor food quality and temperature; maintain documentation; understand healthcare regulations; comply with policies on food handling.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts including mornings (7am–3pm), evenings (10am–6:30pm), and weekends.

Benefits

• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Pay in lieu of benefits options available
• Employee Discount Program (car rental, wireless carriers, travel, uniforms, etc.)
• Career scholarships
• Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs
• Partial insurance (must work 24 hrs. or more)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days – must work 24 hrs. or more)
• NetSpend – Get paid early: access up to 50% of earnings before payday

About VOANS

Gulf Coast Village is part of Volunteers of America National Services, the Housing and Healthcare subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization. VOANS is an equal employment opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

EEO statement: Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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