Creative Cook & Food Safety Specialist

Starling; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Grove at Countryside in Florida is seeking a creative culinarian to join our team. You will prepare food using standardized recipes, coordinate meal production, and maintain safety and quality across all kitchen activities.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, plus at least one year of food prep experience and a culinary apprenticeship or sanitation certificate. Join us to contribute to a compassionate, community-focused dining program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• One year of food preparation experience.
• Culinary apprenticeship or training preferred.
• Food Services Sanitation Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food items using standardized recipes in a timely manner.
• Determines food and supplies needed and coordinates meal production with serving hours.
• Monitors all food items to ensure minimum guidelines for temperature, taste, and quality.
• Ensures proper preparation, portioning, and serving of foods per menu and recipes.
• Ensures dishes are presented in a creative and attractive way.
• Tastes and prepares food to determine quality.
• Maintains or exceeds standards of appearance, cleanliness, hygiene, and health standards.
• Follows all safety and loss-prevention procedures.
• Oversees food storage; checks labels and dates.
• Completes cleaning duties.
• Follows all local, state, and federal policies regarding food handling.
• Assists with documentation of temperature logs and cleaning schedules.
• Maintains food safety equipment records and food safety temperature records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary apprenticeship or training

Food Services Sanitation Certificate

Job description

The Grove at Countryside in Florida is seeking a creative culinarian to join our team. You will prepare food using standardized recipes, coordinate meal production, and maintain safety and quality across all kitchen activities.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, plus at least one year of food prep experience and a culinary apprenticeship or sanitation certificate. Join us to contribute to a compassionate, community-focused dining program.