Dietary Cook

Hawthornevillageofocala; Brandon (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a passionate Dietary Cook to join their culinary team. In this rewarding role, you will prepare nutritious meals for residents, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations while enhancing their health and well-being. This position offers a supportive environment where your culinary skills will shine, and you’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients and their families. If you are ready to make a positive impact through your cooking expertise, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Medical with Family Plan options

Vision with Family Plan options

Dental with Family Plan options

Holiday Pay

Extensive PTO

Paid training and in-services

Daily Pay

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a related position is required.
• Knowledge of Department of Health Rules and Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals in accordance with food safety regulations.
• Maintain high standards of food preparation and sanitation.
• Plan food production to coordinate with meal serving hours.

Skills

Food Safety Regulations

Meal Preparation

Sanitation Standards

Nutrition Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Join Our Culinary Team!

Are you passionate about preparing nutritious, delicious meals? Hawthorne Center for Rehabilitation and Healing of Brandon is looking for a skilled Dietary Cook to join our team. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a positive impact on our residents’ health and well-being through thoughtful meal planning and preparation in a supportive environment.

If you’re ready to bring your culinary expertise to a place that values quality care, apply today and join our team!

It is the mission of Hawthorne Centers for Rehabilitation to serve our residents through the provision of high-quality, affordable, and accessible health services. We are dedicated to improving the functional ability of each individual. We focus on the individual needs of each of our patients and partner with physicians, patients, and their families to achieve successful outcomes.

Here at Hawthorne Brandon, we work hard to make sure that our residents have the resources and support to achieve their highest level of functional independence. Join our team of friendly and professional leaders in healthcare!

We are located at 851 W Lumsden Rd, Brandon, FL 33511

WHY WORK FOR US? BECAUSE WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES:

• Medical with Family Plan options
• Vision with Family Plan options
• Dental with Family Plan options
• Holiday Pay
• Extensive PTO
• Paid training and in-services
• Daily Pay
• Development of Deep Personal Relationships with Patients and their Families

Dietary Cook Job Summary:

The Dietary Cook is responsible for preparing and providing food services to residents in a cost-efficient manner to safely meet residents’ needs in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.

Dietary Cook Major Duties and Critical Tasks:

1. Prepare and serve meals for residents and staff in accordance with food safety regulations and within physicians’/nutritionists’ dietary recommendations
2. Maintain high standards of food preparation, sanitation, storage, and portion control
3. Determine food and supplies needed for daily menus; obtain supplies in time for adequate production
4. Plan food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that quality, temperature, and appearance of food are preserved
5. Assist in scheduled cleaning duties following established sanitary standards

Dietary Cook Other Duties:

• Participate and assist in departmental studies and projects as assigned or as may become necessary.
• Represent the facility at and participate in meetings as required
• Assist in standardizing work methods.
• Perform other essential functions and duties as assigned, as the job description may not be all-inclusive.

Dietary Cook Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years old
• Knowledge of Department of Health Rules and Regulations
• At least 1 year of experience in a related position required