Dietary Cook Lead — Hospital & LTC (ServSafe Certified)

PACS; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS in Clearwater, FL is seeking a hospital/long-term care cook to manage kitchen operations in the dietary department. The role requires preparing meals, following menus, and ensuring sanitary, safe food handling in a team environment.

Responsibilities include supervising in the dietary supervisor's absence, training dietary staff, and presenting meals appealingly while adhering to cleaning and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Should have experience as a cook in a hospital or long term care facility for not less than one year.
• Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate.
• Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.
• Ability to read technical procedures and follow recipes.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
• Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean and sanitary manner.
• Prepare tasteful meals and cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Follow prepared menus and portion control guides; prepare special diets accurately.
• Record food temperatures and prepare pureed foods.
• Maintain sanitizer buckets and assist with serving meals.
• Report resident care concerns to Administrator/Director of Nurses; participate in training of dietary staff.
• Present food appealingly and supervise in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.
• Ensure cleaning schedules are followed.

Skills

Ability to read technical procedures

Ability to read and follow recipes

Present information to managers/employ

Communication and cooperation

Mathematical skills (fractions, ratios

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

PACS in Clearwater, FL is seeking a hospital/long-term care cook to manage kitchen operations in the dietary department. The role requires preparing meals, following menus, and ensuring sanitary, safe food handling in a team environment.

Responsibilities include supervising in the dietary supervisor's absence, training dietary staff, and presenting meals appealingly while adhering to cleaning and safety standards.