Nature & scope
Prepares meals for the regular and special diets for residents as determined by daily/weekly menus. Understands and is able to follow guidelines for special diets, and special menus for events. Responsible for overseeing kitchen staff and directing as needed.
Minimum eligibility requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least six (6) months prior experience in a food service department preferred.
• Supervisory experience desirable.
• Obtain Food Handlers Permit (as required by State regulations).
• Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as a team member as well as an individual.
• Must be honest, fair, dependable, respect confidentiality and the rights and privacy of others.
• Practice and promote Meridian Policies and Procedures, Mission Statement, Core Values and Founding Principles.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors and the general public.
• Must meet all health requirements.
• Ability to pass a drug and alcohol screening
• Ability to pass a Level 2 background screening – additional info here: https://ahca.myflorida.com/health-quality-assurance/bureau-of-central-services/background-screening
• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (essential job functions), with or without reasonable accommodation.
Essential functions
Kitchen
• Must have a strong knowledge with resident’s dietary needs and special diets.
• Must communicate closely with nursing department regarding dietary needs.
• Prepares food for special events and daily meals as needed.
• Works closely with Executive Director, Community Relations Manager and Activity Department concerning special events.
• Strong working knowledge concerning proper food storage procedures, e.g., like items together, labels facing front dating when necessary.
• Works cooperatively with other cooks evaluating leftovers and plans for use; labels, dates and stores leftovers properly.
• Monitor the temperature for the freezer and refrigerator.
• Keeps work area clean and sanitizes work surfaces, takes out trash as necessary; performs assigned cleaning duties, e.g. dishes, cookware, flatware and trays using approved procedures.
• Follows weekly menus accurately, demonstrating accuracy in weighing, measuring, and portioning food.
• Consults menus/recipes for thawing and doing advance preparation when possible; completes and posts menu sheets daily.
• Demonstrates the ability to operate electric and steam cooking equipment and dishwashers; cleans equipment, pots and pans, after use; reports repairs as needed.
• Receives deliveries in accordance with purchase orders.
• Places produce order on a weekly basis.
• Executes the master menu plan, adjusting for nutritionally equivalent substitutes, leftovers, and emergencies; records hot and cold food menu change on production sheets.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment.
• Supervises daily final cleanup and lockup of kitchen.
Prepares meals for the regular and special diets for residents as determined by daily/weekly menus. Understands and is able to follow guidelines for special diets, and special menus for events. Responsible for overseeing kitchen staff and directing as needed.
Minimum eligibility requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least six (6) months prior experience in a food service department preferred.
• Supervisory experience desirable.
• Obtain Food Handlers Permit (as required by State regulations).
• Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as a team member as well as an individual.
• Must be honest, fair, dependable, respect confidentiality and the rights and privacy of others.
• Practice and promote Meridian Policies and Procedures, Mission Statement, Core Values and Founding Principles.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors and the general public.
• Must meet all health requirements.
• Ability to pass a drug and alcohol screening
• Ability to pass a Level 2 background screening – additional info here: https://ahca.myflorida.com/health-quality-assurance/bureau-of-central-services/background-screening
• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (essential job functions), with or without reasonable accommodation.
Essential functions
Kitchen
• Must have a strong knowledge with resident’s dietary needs and special diets.
• Must communicate closely with nursing department regarding dietary needs.
• Prepares food for special events and daily meals as needed.
• Works closely with Executive Director, Community Relations Manager and Activity Department concerning special events.
• Strong working knowledge concerning proper food storage procedures, e.g., like items together, labels facing front dating when necessary.
• Works cooperatively with other cooks evaluating leftovers and plans for use; labels, dates and stores leftovers properly.
• Monitor the temperature for the freezer and refrigerator.
• Keeps work area clean and sanitizes work surfaces, takes out trash as necessary; performs assigned cleaning duties, e.g. dishes, cookware, flatware and trays using approved procedures.
• Follows weekly menus accurately, demonstrating accuracy in weighing, measuring, and portioning food.
• Consults menus/recipes for thawing and doing advance preparation when possible; completes and posts menu sheets daily.
• Demonstrates the ability to operate electric and steam cooking equipment and dishwashers; cleans equipment, pots and pans, after use; reports repairs as needed.
• Receives deliveries in accordance with purchase orders.
• Places produce order on a weekly basis.
• Executes the master menu plan, adjusting for nutritionally equivalent substitutes, leftovers, and emergencies; records hot and cold food menu change on production sheets.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment.
• Supervises daily final cleanup and lockup of kitchen.