Cook

Villa at Terracina Grand • Naples, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cook plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. The primary purpose of this position is to prepare cold food, bakery and salad items.

Requirements

• Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for this position.
• Six months experience in a commercial kitchen preferred.
• Knowledgeable in cooking large quantities of food with little to no direction on how to cook the recipes.
• Knowledgeable of culinary practices, procedures, and food safety.
• Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
• Deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
• Capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
• Communicate in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, team members, residents, and families.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals that follow the menus and recipes. Food must be taste and temperature palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.
• Prepare cold item foods, bakery and salad items.
• Cook hot foods as directed by Supervisor(s).
• Ensure culinary practices, procedures and food safety are followed.
• Adhere to food service timelines.
• Prepare and serve only authorized food substitutions to residents who refuse daily menu food options.
• Serve meals to residents and guests as needed.
• Assist in food preparation for special meals, parties, and events.
• Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations and Food ServSafe regulations.
• Ensure work areas are maintained in a clean and safe manner.
• Assist with food prep for the upcoming meal and day.
• Assist with the inventory and replenishment process for food and supplies.
• Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
• Store in-coming food and supplies as needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed