Cook

NuCare Senior Living•Sarasota, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cook provides support with meal service, food safety, sanitation, and resident-centered dining experiences in accordance with food safety guidelines and regulations. This role supports the nutritional and social well-being of residents by ensuring that meals are served timely, safely, and with dignity.

Requirements

Provides support with meal service, food safety, sanitation, and resident-centered dining experiences in accordance with food safety guidelines and regulations.
Supports the nutritional and social well-being of residents by ensuring that meals are served timely, safely, and with dignity.
All full time hourly employees are eligible for overtime if available and earn PTO up to 80 hours per year in the first year of employment.
Health insurance is available to enroll in after 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Assist with meal service by preparing tables, plating food, and delivering meals in the dining room or residents' apartments (as appropriate).
Ensure food is served at safe and appropriate temperatures, following food safety guidelines.
Assist residents in a respectful and courteous manner, promoting autonomy and dignity during mealtimes.
Follow menus and portion sizes as directed by the dietary manager or cook.
Clean dining areas, tables, and food service equipment in compliance with sanitation standards.
Properly store leftovers and label food items per food safety protocols.
Observe and report residents’ food intake, preferences, or any changes in appetite to nursing or administrative staff.
Maintain knowledge of resident dietary restrictions, food allergies, or special diets.
Ensure that snacks and beverages are available to residents.
Participate in staff training and follow all infection control, sanitation, and safety protocols.
Assist with dishwashing, cleaning of the kitchen, and restocking supplies as needed.