Dietary Cook Excellence Assisted Living Facility Orlando, FL Job Details Full-time $16 an hour 12 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Kitchen health and safety standards Pre-cooking preparation Teamwork Fire safety Food service cleaning Safety regulations Maintaining patient confidentiality Cutting Client rights in caregiving Plating Full Job Description
GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB
The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving quality food while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
STANDARD REQUIREMENTS
Is knowledgeable of resident rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment Supports and cooperates with specific procedures and programs for: Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs Confidentiality of all data including resident, employee and operations data Quality Improvement and compliance with all regulatory requirements Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal discriminatory behavior Supports and participates in common teamwork: Cooperates and works together with all co-workers Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations Follows up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers or residents regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in accordance with portion control, therapeutic diets, scheduled menus, and sanitary regulations. Review menus prior to preparation of food and inspect special diet trays to ensure accurate food preparation. Wash, cut, slice, and prepare fruits and vegetables for salads, desserts or further cooking. Pan food for service on tray line. Cook food progressively, in a timely manner, to present the food in its best possible condition. Assists in unloading, inspecting and storing incoming food and verify packing lists. Keeps kitchen clean and orderly by washing counters and cooking utensils, and by cleaning stoves, ovens, grills and refrigerators. Plates food to order and ensures that meal times are met. Ensures that food is served and maintained at the correct temperature. Maintains temperature logs. Is knowledgeable in food safety, sanitation, and time & temperature requirements. Understands recipes and portion control.
SCHEDULE
Must be available full time and to work weekends and holidays.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$16.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): This position requires all employees to successfully complete a Level 2 background check. Certain criminal convictions or other information identified during the screening process may affect eligibility for employment, consistent with applicable law. Are you able to meet this background-check requirement if selected for employment? Ability to