Dietary Cook

Blue Palms Management; DeLand (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Palms Health and Rehabilitation Center of Deland is seeking a full-time Cook to prepare meals according to recipes and production guidelines in a long-term care setting.

The role requires experience as a cook or related role, ServeSafe certification, and LTC background. Candidates should demonstrate basic math, good communication, and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Adherence to safety and sanitation policies is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• ServeSafe Certified, LTC background preferred.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Requires occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes.
• Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items.
• Safely utilizes utensils and operates ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams and uses a variety of cooking methods.

Skills

Cook experience

ServeSafe Certified

LTC background

Math skills

Communication skills

Job description

Blue Palms Health and Rehabilitation Center of Deland is looking for a Full-Time Cook. The Cook is responsible for cooking and preparing food according to recipes and production guidelines while adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. Must have Skilled Nursing experience.

Essential Functions:

• Cooks and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes
• Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items
• Safely utilizes a variety of utensils
• Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams and uses a variety of cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines
• Properly stores food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils
• Maintains excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards guests, residents, and co-workers
• Adheres to Blue Palms Health and Rehabilitation of Delandsafety policies and procedures including, proper food safety and sanitation
• Other duties and tasks as assigned by the manager

Qualifications:

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required- ServeSafe Certified, and LTC background preferred.
• Proven knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as proper food handling, sanitation, and storage
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills
• Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling of up to 25 lbs