Cook

Shores Nursing and Rehab Center  220 Ninth St,  Port St Joe, FL 32456

We are looking for a Cook to join our team.

The Cook is responsible for cooking and preparing food according to recipes and production guidelines while adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. The Cook should safely handle knives and equipment such as grills, fryers, ovens, broilers, etc.

Cook Responsibilities :

Cooks and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes

Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment

Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items

Safely utilizes a variety of utensils

Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers

Bakes, roasts, broils, steams and uses a variety of cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods

Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines

Properly stores food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures

Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils

Maintains excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards guests, residents, and co-workers

Adheres to Ridgeway Rehabilitation & Senior Living safety policies and procedures including, proper food safety and sanitation

Other duties and tasks as assigned by the manager

Cook Qualifications

Experience as a cook or in a related role required- ServeSafe Certified, and LTC background preferred.

Proven knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as proper food handling, sanitation, and storage

Demonstrates basic math and counting skills

Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling of up to 25 lbs