Prep Cook

Position Summary

Department: Skilled Nursing

Status: Full-Time

Schedule: First Shift

Title: Hot Prep Cook

• BEST Place to Work, 5 years in a row!
• Benefits Package that begins on day one (Full-Time & Part-Time only).
• Flexible Schedules
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 a year.

Prepares food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations.

• Prepares and cooks food according to policy standards.
• Reviews and follows menus, production sheets, and spread sheets prior to preparation of food.
• Calculates recipes, adjusting to that day’s resident census.
• Prepares patient tray line, cafeteria serving line, mobile serving line, and assists in the making of early/late trays.
• Prepares food for special functions.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of the most current Food Code, infection control procedures and HAACP guidelines.
• Inspects all diet trays to assure that the correct diet and texture ordered is served to the resident.
• Records temperatures, completes preparation for the next meal and pulls food items from the freezer as instructed.
• Develops and maintains a good working relationships with Dietary team members and other departments.
• Communicates concerns and recommendations promptly to the Food and Nutrition Leadership team.
• Follows chain of command when communicating departmental and individual concerns or problems.
• Role-models excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Must be able to speak, comprehend, read and write the English language.

None.

One (1) year of experience as a cook in a full service restaurant or institutional setting, or the equivalent in training.