Dietary Cook - Daytona Beach, United States - Solaris Healthcare Daytona

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    Dietary CookCome join our 5-star quality measure, Joint Commission accredited, best-in-area rated facility Our team mission is to foster the best care in the area for our patients, while providing an environment where our team can thrive and succeed in their career.

    12:00P - 8:00P FULL TIMEPurpose of Your Job PositionThe 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.

    Job FunctionsGeneral ResponsibilitiesResidents RightsSafetyStaff Development Food Preparation/Production 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 wasteUses nutritionally equivalent substitutes when requiredOperates 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 skilletOperates 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 skilletWash, peel, cut, and shreds vegetables and fruits to prepare for useTests and observes food by tasting for palatabilitySlices portions of meat for individual servingsFollows recipesAdd gravies, sauces, and garnishes as requiredPrepares and assists with special function mealsCompletes work assignmentsMeal Service ResponsibilitiesFood Safety Administrative Responsibilities Special Activities/Attributes EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent preferred.

    Ability to read and write, required. ExperienceOne to two years as cook in a large scale cooking operation, preferred.