Dietary Services Lead Cook

E3applicants; Bartow (FL); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Peace River Center is seeking a skilled cook to prepare food and beverages to meet the Dietary Services Unit's production needs. The role also involves supervising dietary aides and overseeing daily food service operations to ensure quality and timeliness.

The candidate should have at least a high school diploma, two years of institutional healthcare cooking experience, and ServSafe certification. Commitment to safety, diversity, and professional conduct is essential, with emphasis on coaching

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum 2 years cooking in institutional healthcare.
• ServSafe Food Handler's Certification required.
• Must complete all necessary training to obtain and maintain required certification status.
• Ability to supervise dietary staff and coordinate dietary services.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and beverages in appropriate quantities to meet production needs.
• Oversee daily food service operations as cook.
• Supervise dietary aides.
• Coach and train staff to maintain quality dietary services.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
• Serve as liaison with vendors and customers for dietary services.

Skills

Food safety

Time management

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Peace River Center is seeking a skilled cook to prepare food and beverages to meet the Dietary Services Unit's production needs. The role also involves supervising dietary aides and overseeing daily food service operations to ensure quality and timeliness.

The candidate should have at least a high school diploma, two years of institutional healthcare cooking experience, and ServSafe certification. Commitment to safety, diversity, and professional conduct is essential, with emphasis on coaching