Memory Care Cook II — Therapeutic Diets and Meals

Vicars Landing 1; Ponte Vedra Beach (FL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Vicars Landing Health Center in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL seeks an experienced cook to prepare meats, vegetables, soups, sauces for three daily meals for residents. You will follow standardized recipes, maintain food safety, and manage portioning and leftovers.

Responsibilities include preparing soups and sauces, maintaining temperature logs, coordinating production with meal service times, and ensuring quality, appearance and timely service for all meals, including To Go options.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required plus culinary training.
• Minimum two years as a cook in a hotel, fine dining restaurant, club, health care facility or similar.
• Experience with standardized recipes and dietary considerations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare soups, stocks, sauces; braise and roast items per recipes.
• Prepare and serve sautéed, fried, grilled, steamed, and baked items.
• Determine food quantities and coordinate daily pre-prep for menus.
• Direct preparation following recipes and ensure proper portions and To Go meals.
• Maintain safe, sanitary workstations and observe hygiene standards.
• Follow diet orders and assist with special therapeutic menus when needed.
• Attend training and fulfill duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain accurate food production records and temperature logs.
• Ensure timely service and quality presentation of meals.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Portion control

Recipe following

Education

High school diploma

Culinary training

Job description

Vicars Landing Health Center in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL seeks an experienced cook to prepare meats, vegetables, soups, sauces for three daily meals for residents. You will follow standardized recipes, maintain food safety, and manage portioning and leftovers.

Responsibilities include preparing soups and sauces, maintaining temperature logs, coordinating production with meal service times, and ensuring quality, appearance and timely service for all meals, including To Go options.