Food Prep- Full Time or Part Time | Grand Oaks Assisted Living

VNA of Florida•Okeechobee, FL

About The Position

Grand Oaks of Okeechobee, an assisted living community operated by the Visiting Nurse Association of Florida, is hiring a full-time or part-time kitchen team member. The role assists with food preparation and kitchen operations while supporting safe, sanitary, and organized service. Pay is $16–$20 per hour, based on experience. The posting requires a SERV Safe Certificate. The position includes preparing food as directed, following standardized recipes and portion and presentation specifications, maintaining a clean work station, using equipment safely, and cleaning kitchen areas and cookware. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Must have a SERV Safe Certificate.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

Comply with community policies and procedures.
Assist with preparing food items in a sanitary and timely manner.
Follow standardized recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications set by the Chef.
Clean and maintain the work station while following safety, sanitation, and organizational practices.
Restock items as needed throughout the shift.
Use and maintain station equipment properly and safely.
Assist with cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing the kitchen, walk-in coolers, and storage areas.
Clean soiled trays, pots, pans, cookware, dishes, glassware, and utensils; air-dry them to prevent wet nesting and return them to their designated locations.
Sweep, mop, and scrub kitchen floors, walk-ins, and other assigned areas.
Frequently empty trash receptacles and clean them when necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.