Dietary Cook

Solaris HealthCare•Daytona Beach, FL

35d•Onsite

About The Position

Solaris HealthCare Daytona is now hiring. We are looking for caring and compassionate individuals to provide outstanding care to our residents each and every day. We are located at 550 National Healthcare Dr., Daytona Beach, FL 32114. Proud Partner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers - join the spirited KARE KREWE of Daytona! Solaris Healthcare Daytona Beach is looking for compassionate Cook with experience to work in our Five Star Rated Facility! Our location was recognized in the Best Nursing Home list in 2020, and we proudly serve our region. Purpose of Your Job Position The primary purpose of your job position is to prepare and serves nourishing and attractive meals and other foods as required to support the menu specific to diet orders and other center events, in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and Solaris HealthCare's established policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Ability to read and write, required.
One to two years as cook in a large scale cooking operation, preferred.

Responsibilities

Reviews menus, production and prep guides to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared.'
Prepares all meal items according to planned menus and standardized recipes in a sanitary manner to ensure the utmost in quality with a minimum of waste.
Uses nutritionally equivalent substitutes when required.
Operates a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment, such as blender, mixer, fryer, slicer, steamer, food processor, convection oven, stove, conventional oven, steam table and tilt skillet.
Operates a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment, such as blender, mixer, fryer, slicer, steamer, food processor, convection oven, stove, conventional oven, steam table and tilt skillet.
Wash, peel, cut, and shreds vegetables and fruits to prepare for use.
Tests and observes food by tasting for palatability.
Slices portions of meat for individual servings.
Follows recipes.
Add gravies, sauces, and garnishes as required.
Prepares and assists with special function meals.
Completes work assignments.