What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Cook position at Solaris HealthCare Merritt Island?
Come 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.
Join us at the facility on January 29th from 8a-6p for a Career Fair. We will be offering light refreshments and raffling off an IPad Pro for new hires
We offer Walk-in interviews Monday-Friday from 9am-5pmWe are located at 500 Crockett Blvd, Merritt Island, FL 32953
Join us at the facility on January 29th from 8a-6p for a Career Fair. We will be offering light refreshments and raffling off an IPad Pro for new hires
Why Work For Us?
Health, Dental, and Vision
401K
Flexible Scheduling
Holdiay Pay
and more!
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.
Job Functions
- General Responsibilities
- Residents Rights
- Safety
- Staff 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 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.
- Meal Service Responsibilities
- Food Safety
- Administrative Responsibilities
- Special Activities/Attributes
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Ability to read and write, required.
Experience
One to two years as cook in a large scale cooking operation, preferred.
