Dietary Cook - Dietary Cook/Aide

Solaris HealthCare • Port Charlotte, FL

35d

About The Position

Solaris Healthcare Charlotte Harbor is now hiring for weekend doubles, 7a-3/3-11p. We are looking for caring and compassionate individuals to provide outstanding care to our residents each and every day. Solaris HealthCare Charlotte Harbor is a 180-bed Skilled Nursing Facility in Port Charlotte Florida. We are located at 4000 Kings Hwy, Port Charlotte, FL 33980. Proud Partner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers - join the spirited KARE KREWE of Charlotte Harbor! 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.

Nice To Haves

• EXPERIENCED COOK IN HEALTHCARE FACILITY 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.

Benefits

• Affordable Health, Dental & Vision Insurance (family options included)
• Advanced Pay -get paid when YOU want
• 401k with Company Match -plan for your future
• Generous ETO, Holidays & Sick Time -we value work life balance
• Tuition Reimbursement -invest in your growth
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage -peace of mind for you & your family
• Uniforms Provided & Perks Programs -we've got your covered
• Shift Differentials depending on location, position & shift!
• $500 Sign on BONUS, FULL TIME, MUST BE ABLE TO WORK WEEKENDS, EXPERIENCED COOK IN HEALTHCARE FACILITY PREFERRED. COMPETITIVE PAY, FULL BENEFITS!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees