Dietary Cook

Midtown Assisted Living Residence; Florida; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Midtown Assisted Living Residence is seeking a skilled Dietary Cook to join our culinary team. In this role you will prepare and serve high-quality meals for residents in a fast-paced setting, while ensuring dietary needs are met and quality standards are upheld.

You will coordinate menus, train cooks, and supervise kitchen staff, maintaining cleanliness and safety throughout the shift. A formal culinary program and English proficiency are required for success.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in-line cooking in a medium to high-volume restaurant (100+ people)
• 3+ years supervising a minimum of 5 employees
• Formal culinary training completed
• Able to read, write, speak and understand English

Responsibilities

• Coordinate menus and direct the training of cooks and kitchen staff.
• Prepare meals, desserts, and snacks per the posted menu and follow dietary requirements.
• Serve meals that are palatable and presentable.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, sanitized, and document activities.
• Estimate and prepare food supplies to meet serving portions.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and respectful work environment.
• Attend and participate in continuing educational programs

Skills

Inline cooking

Staff supervision

Menu coordination

Reading English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Formal culinary training

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