Dietary Cook

428 Healthcare; Florida; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Midtown Assisted Living Residence in Florida is seeking a skilled Dietary Cook to join our culinary team and prepare high-quality meals for residents in a fast-paced setting. The role involves coordinating menus, training cooks, following special diets, serving meals that are appetizing, maintaining a clean workspace, and participating in ongoing education.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, completed culinary training, 3+ years line-cook experience with supervision, and a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Formal culinary training program completed.
• 3+ years of line-cook experience in a 100+ cover kitchen with 3+ years of supervising at least 5 employees.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate menus and direct the training of cooks and kitchen staff for efficient service.
• Prepare meals, desserts, and snacks according to the posted menu and follow special diets.
• Serve meals that are palatable and presentable.
• Maintain a clean, organized, sanitized workspace and keep documentation.
• Estimate and prepare food supplies to meet serving portions.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and respectable work environment.
• Attend and participate in continuing educational programs.

Skills

Line cooking

Team supervision

English proficiency

Geriatrics interest

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary training program

Job description

Dietary Cook

Midtown Assisted Living Residence is seeking a skilled and experienced Dietary Cook to join our culinary team. As a Dietary Cook, you will be responsible for preparing and serving high-quality meals to our residents in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. If you have a passion for cooking and a desire to make a difference in the lives of others,

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate menus and direct the training of cooks and other kitchen workers engaged in preparing and cooking foods to ensure an efficient and satisfactory food service


• Prepare meals, desserts, and snacks in accordance with the posted menu schedule; ensure that all special diets and dietary concerns are followed


• Serve meals that are palatable and presentable


• Responsible for keeping work area clean, organized, sanitized, and maintain documentation


• Estimate and prepare food supplies to meet serving portions


• Maintain a safe, clean, and respectable work environment


• Attend and participate in continuing educational programs

Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)


• Successful completion of a formal culinary training program


• Experience in-line cooking for 3 plus years in medium to high volume restaurant (100 plus people) and 3 plus years supervising a minimum of 5 employees


• Must be at least 17 years of age


• Must be interested in geriatrics, be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language


• Knowledgeable of dietary techniques and procedures


• Be able to lift up to 25 pounds frequently and/or 50 pounds occasionally

Benefits:

• Health insurance


• Dental insurance


• Vision insurance


• Paid time off