Culinary Leader for Long-Term Care Dining

Apploi; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Palms Care Center in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, is seeking a skilled Healthcare Facility Cook to join our culinary team. The role involves preparing meals, maintaining a hygienic kitchen, and ensuring high-quality dining experiences for residents and patients.

Requirements include healthcare facility cook experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and strong communication and teamwork skills. A culinary arts degree is preferred. Candidates must pass a Level 2 background screening.

Qualifications

• Healthcare facility cook experience in a long-term care or health care environment is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required; culinary arts or related degree is preferred.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull heavy equipment and supplies, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with a focus on providing exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals, including special diet meals, in compliance with dietary restrictions and regulations.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment, adhering to infection control and safety standards.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to develop menus and specials, ensuring variety and quality of offerings.
• Manage kitchen inventory and ordering, ensuring efficient use of resources and minimizing waste.
• Provide exceptional customer service to residents, patients, and staff, ensuring a positive dining experience.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the continuous improvement of our services.

Skills

Healthcare facility cooking

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary arts degree

Job description

Palms Care Center in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, is seeking a skilled Healthcare Facility Cook to join our culinary team. The role involves preparing meals, maintaining a hygienic kitchen, and ensuring high-quality dining experiences for residents and patients.

Requirements include healthcare facility cook experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and strong communication and teamwork skills. A culinary arts degree is preferred. Candidates must pass a Level 2 background screening.