COOK HOUSEKEEPER

Paycom; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Avow in Naples, FL is seeking a dedicated kitchen associate to prepare meals according to regulations and Avow standards, with duties spanning food prep, ordering, labeling, and cross-training.

The role requires preparing and plating meals, maintaining meal quality, and ensuring proper temperatures and presentation. Must obtain ServSafe within 90 days and Food Handlers within 60 days; shifts include 12-hour and 4-hour blocks, hourly pay in the range shown.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1-3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combo of education and experience.
• Computer skills including database software and general knowledge of e-mail/Outlook. Ability to check patient menus on the computer. Process inventory or ordering supplies if needed.
• Language skills: reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Mathematical skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages/fractions.
• Certificates: Florida driver’s license. ServSafe Food Manager Certification within 90 days. Food Handlers Certification within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Order food and kitchen supplies from supplier.
• Check in and place food and supplies deliveries in proper storage areas.
• Prepare food according to recipes and directions.
• Prepare and prep food for the week to maintain consistency.
• Communicate with kitchen staff about what has been prepped for serving.
• Adjust temperature controls for ovens, broilers, and grills.
• Prepare and plate food for serving.
• Ensure food is served at proper temperature and presented per standards.
• Keep all food labeled correctly and stored in correct locations.
• Keep kitchens and nurses stations stocked with labeled drinks and snacks.
• Must bake cookies, muffins, brownies, etc.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment, floors, mats, walls, and vents.
• Stay ready for inspections.
• Report equipment issues and initiate repairs.
• May cross-train in other departments as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

English language

Computer skills

Driver's license

ServSafe certification

Food Handlers certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Outlook

Inventory management

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Avow Collier County - Naples , FL, Salary Range: $18.25 - $21.25Hourly, Required schedule: (3) 12 hour shifts & (1) 4 hour shift per week with rotating holidays

Job Summary

Prepares food according to regulations and Avow standards by performing the following duties. Special meal accommodations will be provided.

Essential Job Functions

• Order food and kitchen supplies from supplier
• Check in and place food and supply delivers in proper storage areas.
• Prepare food according to recipes and directions.
• Prepare and prep food for the week to maintain consistency.
• Communicate with other kitchen staff as to what has been prepped for them to serve.
• Adjusts thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, and grills.
• Prepare food and plate for serving.
• Assures food is served at proper temperature and presented according to regulations and Avow standards.
• Keep all food labled correctly and placed in the correct order in the refrigerator and freezer at all times.
• Keep family kitchens and the nurses stations supplied with drinks and snacks with the correct labels.
• Must be able to bake cookies, muffins, brownies, etc.
• Keep all kitchen equipment, floors, mats, walls, ceilings, ad vents vents clean.
• Maintain readiness at all times for inspection.
• Make sure all equipment is in working order, if not, notify supervisor and put in a ticket to have it fixed.
• Must be willing to be cross-trained in other departments if needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Core Values

• Innovation: We embrace change and are always looking at creative ways to solve problems and serve new populations.
• Integrity: We are honest, hardworking, fiscally responsible professionals driven solely by the well-being of our patients, their loved ones, and the communities we serve.
• Collaboration: We know we cannot achieve everything we want without working hand-in-hand with each other, with our healthcare partners, and with the community.
• Celebration: We believe in the importance of celebrating life and relationships.
• Education: We believe it is important not only to serve the community but to educate community members about our services and the role we can play at the end of life.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer Skills: Computer skills including database software and general knowledge of e-mail/Outlook. Ability to check patient menus on the computer. Process inventory or ordering supplies if needed.
• Language Skills: Communication skills of reading, writing, and speaking in English.
• Mathematical Skills: Math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages/fractions.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Current Florida driver’s license. Must have ServSafe Food Managers Certification or obtain certification within 90 Days. Must have Food Handlers Certification within 60 Days.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Avow is a Tobacco Free Organization

Avow is a Tobacco Free Organization which includes but is not limited to cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, vaping, cigars, cigarillos, pipes, chewing tobacco, snuff, dip, and loose tobacco smoked via pipe or hookah. And due to the above, Avow will only hire Nicotine Free individuals.

All applicants offered a position are required to complete a screening through the Clearinghouse.