Dietary Cook

Aventura at the Bay; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Aventura at the Bay in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking an experienced and dependable Dietary Cook to join our team. The ideal candidate will prepare and serve quality meals for our residents in a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.

If you take pride in food service, follow recipes and menus, work well with the dietary and care teams, and maintain high standards of sanitation and resident comfort, we want you on our team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in quantity food preparation or food production in a SNF.
• Ability to follow recipes, menus, and food preparation instructions.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing meals, snacks, and other items per menus and recipes.
• Follow proper food preparation, handling, and sanitation procedures.
• Work in the dish room as needed.
• Serve meals and assist residents with dining needs as appropriate.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, dining areas, equipment, and workstations.
• Properly store food and supplies.
• Follow food safety and infection-control practices.
• Collaborate with dietary and care teams.
• Perform other dietary duties as assigned.

Skills

Food prep

Sanitation

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

NOW HIRING: DIETARY COOK

Aventura at the Bay

Aventura at the Bay is seeking an experienced and dependable Dietary Cook to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food service and take pride in preparing and serving quality meals for our residents in a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with preparing meals, snacks, and other food items according to established menus and recipes.

• Follow proper food preparation, handling, and sanitation procedures.

• Work in the dish room as needed.

• Serve meals and assist residents with dining needs as appropriate.

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen, dining areas, equipment, and workstations.

• Properly store food and supplies.

• Follow food safety and infection-control practices.

• Work collaboratively with the dietary and care teams.

• Perform other dietary duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Previous experience in quantity food preparation or food production in a SNF

• Ability to follow recipes, menus, and food preparation instructions.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Respectful and professional attitude toward residents, families, and healthcare team members.

• Dependable work history with strong attendance and punctuality.

• Patience, understanding, and compassion when working with residents.

• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.

• Commitment to maintaining high standards of food quality, cleanliness, and safety.

JOIN OUR TEAM

If you are dependable, compassionate, and enjoy preparing and serving meals that make a difference in the lives of others,

Aventura at the Bay