COOK

UHS•Winter Park, FL

28d•Onsite

About The Position

La Amistad Behavioral Health Services is seeking a full-time Cook to prepare and serve regular and special diets to residents and employees. The facility is located in Maitland and Winter Park, Florida, and treats individuals from children to adults with psychiatric, chemical dependency, or dual diagnosis issues. La Amistad provides a serene, homelike therapeutic environment and is accredited by The Joint Commission. The company emphasizes building healthy communities through healthy individuals.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalency required.
One (1) year experience in a health care facility preferred.
Food handler permit preferred.
Must be familiar with inventorying, cooking by recipes, quantity cooking and following written procedures.
Food handling and sanitation.
Good physical health and good mental attitude is essential.
Stands and walks most of the day.
Handles and manipulates equipment.
Stoops and reaches for equipment.
Lifts and carries food and kitchen equipment.
Tastes and smells food to determine quality.
Must be able to periodically lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Trade or vocational school training preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares meals following recipes in preparation of menu items.
Meets meal schedule, ensuring food presentation is pleasant and food temperatures are accurate on the serving line and in food storage areas.
Utilizes proper sanitation methods in prepping and serving of food.
Sets up salad bar in accordance with regulations related to temperature and ice down methods.
Maintains kitchen and equipment in accordance with State and Federal guidelines.
Follows Service Excellence Standards ensuring a Culture of Service Excellence.