Cook II, Days, Skilled Nursing Center

Health Care District of Palm Beach County•Riviera Beach, FL

About The Position

The Cook II prepares meals and oversees the daily activities of food preparation staff to ensure meals are made accurately and efficiently according to established menus, recipes, portion requirements, and dietary standards. The role coordinates and monitors food preparation, supports appropriate food and supply handling, and helps provide timely, consistent meal service. It also monitors the condition, organization, and functionality of food preparation areas and ensures inventory is adequately stocked, stored, labeled, and rotated. The Cook II maintains cleanliness, sanitation, and food safety standards and promotes a clean, safe, organized work environment. The Cook II retrieves ingredients and supplies and performs food preparation tasks such as washing, chopping, skinning, pureeing, and tenderizing. The position prepares and cooks menu items and special orders for breakfast, lunch, and dinner as applicable to the assigned shift, following prescribed diets and established requirements. The employee determines suitable substitutions when needed and ensures leftovers are safely labeled, stored, and handled. The position monitors sanitation, food temperatures, weights, special-diet preparation, and kitchen and food service equipment. It receives deliveries, maintains inventory, replenishes supplies, and provides instruction and guidance to food preparation personnel. The Cook II may also be required to perform emergency duties, including working in Red Cross shelters or responding to threats, emergencies, or disasters as directed by the District. Other related duties may be assigned to support operations, organizational objectives, regulatory requirements, or patient care needs. A high school diploma or GED is preferred. Two years of previous experience or training demonstrating a variety of cooking skills and the ability to prepare food according to established methods is required. Food Safe Certification is preferred. The role may require Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) background screening and clearance.

Requirements

Two years of previous experience or training demonstrating a variety of cooking skills and the ability to prepare food items according to established methods.
May be required to complete Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) background screening and clearance.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Food Safe Certification.

Responsibilities

Retrieve food items, ingredients, and supplies from designated stock, freezer, and refrigeration areas.
Perform food preparation tasks, including washing, chopping, skinning, pureeing, and tenderizing.
Prepare and cook menu items and special orders for breakfast, lunch, and dinner as applicable to the assigned shift, following prescribed diets, menus, recipes, and portion requirements.
Determine appropriate substitutions for menu items when necessary.
Ensure leftover foods are properly labeled, stored, and handled according to food safety requirements.
Monitor food preparation conditions, including sanitation, food temperatures, weights, special-diet preparation, and the functioning of kitchen and food service equipment.
Maintain safe, clean, sanitary, organized, and efficiently operating work areas, and follow personal sanitation practices such as proper handwashing and use of required protective coverings.
Identify and address food safety, sanitation, equipment, or work-area concerns and take appropriate action to maintain established standards.
Receive food and supply deliveries; ensure inventory is appropriately stocked, stored, labeled, and rotated; and replenish designated supply areas as needed.
Instruct and guide food preparation personnel on preparation methods, techniques, sanitation practices, and time management.
Monitor food preparation staff and assist coworkers as needed to support efficient operations.
Perform other related duties in support of food service operations.
Perform emergency duties when required, including working in Red Cross shelters and responding to threats, emergencies, or disasters as directed by the District.