Senior Care Cook: Nutritious Meals & Growth

Vered Healthcare Group; Port Saint Joe (FL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Vered Healthcare Group in Port St. Joe, FL, is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare meals for residents at Shores Nursing and Rehab Center. You will follow recipes, production guidelines, and safety standards to ensure high-quality, nutritious meals for patients and residents.

Responsibilities include setting up stations, measuring ingredients, operating ovens and mixers, and maintaining clean, sanitized work areas while delivering friendly service and teamwork with staff.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role is required.
• ServeSafe certification is preferred, LTC background is a plus.
• Knowledge of food preparation principles and safety regulations.
• Basic math and counting skills are demonstrated.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities are essential.
• Requires lifting up to 25 lbs occasionally.
• Background screening may be required per state guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes.
• Set up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items.
• Safely utilize a variety of utensils.
• Operate equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers.
• Bake, roast, broil, steam, and use a variety of cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods.
• Arrange, garnish, and portion food according to established guidelines.
• Properly store food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintain excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards guests, residents, and co-workers.
• Adhere to Vered Healthcare Group's safety policies and procedures, including proper food safety and sanitation

Skills

Experience as a cook

ServeSafe Certified

Interpersonal and communication skills

Basic math

Job description

Vered Healthcare Group in Port St. Joe, FL, is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare meals for residents at Shores Nursing and Rehab Center. You will follow recipes, production guidelines, and safety standards to ensure high-quality, nutritious meals for patients and residents.

Responsibilities include setting up stations, measuring ingredients, operating ovens and mixers, and maintaining clean, sanitized work areas while delivering friendly service and teamwork with staff.