Dietary Cook

Lakebennetrehab; Florida; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

401k with company match

Life Insurance and Disability Coverage

Direct Deposit & Daily Pay Options

Uniforms & Employee Perks Program

24/7 Telehealth

Job summary

Lake Bennet Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Ocoee, FL is hiring a Dietary Cook to prepare meals for residents and staff, ensuring safety and quality in line with dietary guidelines. The role offers a full-time schedule with opportunities for growth and benefits that support work-life balance.

The position requires at least 1 year of related experience, knowledge of health regulations, and a commitment to sanitation and teamwork in a care-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for residents and staff in accordance with dietary recommendations and safety standards.
• Maintain high standards of food preparation, sanitation, storage, and portion control.
• Determine food and supplies needed for daily menus and coordinate production with serving times.
• Assist in scheduled cleaning duties following sanitary standards.

Skills

Food safety

Time management

Teamwork

Job description

Lake Bennet Center for Rehabilitation and Healing

Ocoee, FL

Employment Status: Full-Time

Make an impact. Build connections. Love where you work.

At Lake Bennet Center for Rehabilitation and Healing, you’ll find a team that celebrates your strengths, where your work truly makes a difference every day. We’re passionate about creating a supportive, positive environment—not only for our residents, but for the people who care for them. As proud partners of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, our team members also have the opportunity to join the spirited KARE KREWE of Lake Bennet—bringing big-team energy and community spirit to everything we do. If you are looking to join a caring and supportive team, we would love to meet you!

We are conveniently located at 1091 Kelton Ave, Ocoee, FL 34761

Why Work For Us? Because We Offer Our Employees:

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance- family plan options available

Shift Differentials- nurses earn more on nights and weekends

Generous PTO, Holiday and Sick time- we value work/life balance

401k with company match, Life Insurance and Disability Coverage- peace of mind for you and your family

Direct Deposit & Daily Pay Options- Get paid when YOU want

Uniforms & Employee Perks Program- we've got you covered

24/7 Telehealth Benefit with Doctegrity- a ccess to medical care and mental health support when you need it most

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

Dietary Cook Major Duties and Critical Tasks:

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

Dietary Cook Other Duties:

• Participates and assists in departmental studies and projects as assigned or as may become necessary.
• Represents the facility at and participates in meetings as required
• Assists in standardizing work methods.
• As the job description may not be all-inclusive, the employee is expected to perform other essential functions and duties as assigned.

Dietary Cook:

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years old
• Knowledge of Department of Health Rules and Regulations
• At Least 1 Year Experience in a Related Position Required