Cook/Production

Lakeview Terrace- a Life Care Community, is enhancing and advancing the art of Life Care. Our gated campus occupies 100 serene acres on the edge of the Ocala National Forest. Featuring two lakes with fishing docks, walking paths, a natural area for picnicking and a new Rehab Center and Exercise Pool Complex. With full service offerings available to all our residents, we provide peace of mind with caring and compassionate staff to ensure happiness and well-being. As a team member with Lakeview Terrace, you will provide services to our residents that call LVT home.

Facility Name and Address:

Lakeview Terrace Retirement Community 331 Raintree Drive Altoona, FL 32702

Purpose:

Prepare meats, main dishes, vegetables, breakfast, breads and desserts. Assist in standardization of recipes to meet menu needs. Prevent waste and use leftovers in an innovative way. Assist in maintaining portion control of food served.

Essential Duties:

Work closely with the Lead Cook to coordinate menus, plan breads and desserts. Estimate the quantities of food supplies needed for menu items. Assist in re-ordering stock to meet menu needs. Check the menu daily, making sure all menu items is available. Check the menu for the following day and make advance preparations. Prepare serving line trays of food in an attractive and appetizing manner. Label, date and store left-over's and ingredients used during and after food preparation. Keep all ovens and cooking equipment clean and in good repairs and keep all cooking areas neat, clean and orderly. If assigned to the late shift, responsible for ensuring that the kitchen is properly closed down at the end of the business day. Provide assistance and suggestions for catering functions within the Community and Health Care Center. Comply with all sanitary codes imposed by government agencies upon our facility. Take and record all food and fridge temperature daily. Supervise staff in the absence of Executive Chef or Sous Chef and Lead Cook. Attend all required in-services and trainings. Ensure compliance with all federal and state rules and regulations. Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Required Qualification:

Obtain a professional Food Handler Certification within 90 days of employment. For purposes of effective communication with residents, families and staff must be able to see, hear, speak, read and write English. Maintain ability to stretch, push, pull, kneel, reach, twist, lift unassisted at least 35 lbs and walk or stand up to eight hours.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferably two years prior cook experience in a restaurant, hospital or extended care facility.

Working Conditions:

Standard use of work station Repetitive use of keyboard Frequent bending and standing Constant noise environments

Required Materials:

Resume 3

Work References Letter of Interest Drug Free Workplace Background Checks:

A criminal history background check and sex offender registry check will be required for the finalist under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

DSI Management, LLC and all supported companies, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. The company is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, disability, religion, or veteran status.

Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documentsto prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment with the company.

E-Verify:

DSI Management, LLC and all supported companies use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster[PDF] Right To Work Poster [PDF]

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$15.00 - $19.50 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Experience:

Cooking:

1 year (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person