Aventura at Terrace View -

Immediately Hiring Dietary Cook

• Starting Rate : $16.00
• Health / dental / vision insurance
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Opportunities for overtime
• FUN and friendly work atmosphere - GREAT leadership team!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Prepares and presents meals; assures that between meals, snacks and beverages for all residents at all times.
• Adheres to all nutrition therapy and dietary services programs including : Aventura Dining Services menus and diet manual, nutrition and dining services policies and procedures and internal nutrition programs.
• Monitors and documents food temperatures daily as required by Aventura policy and procedures, and all applicable federal state and local standards, guidelines and regulations.
• Assists with daily or scheduled cleaning duties in the dietary department and performs all tasks in accordance with established sanitary, safety and infection control policies and procedures.
• Monitors walk-in refrigerators and freezer temperatures daily as required by Aventura policy and procedure, and all applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.
• Assists in identifying and storing incoming foods, supplies and equipment. Recommends to Food Service Director the equipment and supply needs of the department.
• Attends and participates in facility training sessions, workshops, seminars, etc. to keep abreast of current changes in the dining services field.
• Maintains resident confidentiality and treats residents with dignity, kindness, and respect.

General Cook Responsibilities :

• Performs all tasks and duties in an efficient and safe manner following all standard infection control, sanitation, and proper food handling practices and safety guidelines for equipment operation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as necessary. Remains flexible and adaptable in work schedules and work assignments as defined by departmental and organizational needs.
• Represents Aventura and the Dietary Department in a manner that conveys professionalism, confidentiality, courtesy, fairness, personal integrity, and respect for others.

Qualifications :

• High School education or equivalent.
• Culinary training and / or minimum six months related experience or equivalent combination of experience and training.

Previous cooking / dining / dietary service experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred.

Walk-ins Welcome! APPLY NOW!

Work Setting :

• Rehabilitation Center
• Long term care
• Nursing Home
• Acute Care

Specialty : Geriatrics

Job Type : Full Time

Last updated : 2024-04-03