Dietary Cook

Solaris HealthCare Celebration -; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 16,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Daily Pay

401k with Company Match

Generous PTO, Holidays & Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance & Disability Coverage

Uniforms Provided

Wonderschool Concierge Services

Shift Differentials up to $2 an hour

Job summary

Solaris HealthCare Celebration in Kissimmee, FL is seeking a cook to prepare and serve nourishing meals that meet diet orders and center events. You will follow standardized recipes, operate a range of kitchen equipment, and ensure food safety and quality while minimizing waste.

The role requires weekend availability and involves 28 hours per week, with benefits including health/dental/vision insurance, daily pay, a 401k match, PTO, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read and write required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nourishing meals according to planned menus and diet orders.
• Follow recipes and standardized recipes to ensure quality and minimize waste.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as blender, mixer, fryer, slicer, steamer, ovens, and steam table.
• Wash, peel, cut, and prep vegetables and fruits for service.
• Assist with special function meals and complete assigned tasks.

Skills

Reading and writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Must be available weekends 28 hours per week

At Solaris HealthCare Celebration, located at 1290 Celebration Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34747, we understand that a significant change in health can be challenging. That’s why our mission is to provide top-quality care that helps our residents move forward and resume their normal way of life.

We believe that who we are and what we stand for is evident in our name. At Solaris HealthCare Celebration, we strive to care for each resident like family, recognizing that compassionate, personalized care can achieve limitless possibilities. By joining our team, you will be part of a dedicated group of professionals committed to supporting and uplifting our residents, ensuring they receive the best possible care to lead fulfilling lives.

Join us and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents every day!

Proud Partner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers – join the spirited KARE KREWE of Celebration!

• Affordable Health, Dental & Vision Insurance (family options included)
• Daily Pay -get paid when YOU want
• 401k with Company Match -plan of your future
• Generous PTO, Holidays & Sick Time -we value work life balance
• Tuition Reimbursement -invest in your growth
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage -peace of mind for you & your family
• Uniforms Provided & Perks Programs -we've got your covered
• Wonderschool Concierge Services -childcare made simple
• Shift Differentials up to $2 an hour depending on location, position & shift! Join a team that invests in YOU - your health, future & your success!

This role requires Florida AHCA Clearinghouse background screening.

Purpose of Your Job Position

The primary purpose of your job position is to prepare and serves nourishing and attractive meals and other foods as required to support the menu specific to diet orders and other center events, in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and Solaris HealthCare’s established policies and procedures.

Job Functions

• General Responsibilities
• Residents Rights
• Safety
• Staff Development
• Food Preparation/Production Responsibilities
• Reviews menus, production and prep guides to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared.’
• Prepares all meal items according to planned menus and standardized recipes in a sanitary manner to ensure the utmost in quality with a minimum of waste.
• Uses nutritionally equivalent substitutes when required.
• Operates a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment, such as blender, mixer, fryer, slicer, steamer, food processor, convection oven, stove, conventional oven, steam table and tilt skillet.
• Operates a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment, such as blender, mixer, fryer, slicer, steamer, food processor, convection oven, stove, conventional oven, steam table and tilt skillet.
• Wash, peel, cut, and shreds vegetables and fruits to prepare for use.
• Tests and observes food by tasting for palatability.
• Slices portions of meat for individual servings.
• Follows recipes.
• Add gravies, sauces, and garnishes as required.
• Prepares and assists with special function meals.
• Completes work assignments.

Meal Service Responsibilities

• Food Safety

Administrative Responsibilities

• Special Activities/Attributes

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Ability to read and write, required.

Experience

• One to two years as cook in a large scale cooking operation, preferred.