Dietary - Prep Cook - The Cove at Tavares Village
Tavares, FL
About the Job
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepares starters and desserts for mid-day meal as directed by menu.
- Prepares alternate menu items during mid-day meal service
- Prep LCS desserts and starters for next day mid-day meal service
- Cleans assigned areas according to cleaning procedures and schedules. Equipment and areas to be cleaned include flat top grill, microwave, deep fryer, refrigerators, prep-tables, etc.
- Attends department meetings and in-service programs.
- Follows department safety and sanitation procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Report any needed repairs immediately to supervisor or dietary manager.
- Must be compassionate and patient when serving residents and guests.
- Ability to bend, stoop, lift up to 50 pounds and move intermittently throughout the day as well as stand most of the working day.
- Must be able to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.
Company Wide Responsibilities
- Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, residents’ families, visitors and staff.
- Protects privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to the resident, employee, community, company information and records.
- Maintains a safe and secure working environment and practice safe working habits.
- Complies with the attendance policy.
- Maintains a neat appearance, good personal hygiene, and appropriate attire.
- Participates in training, in-services, and attends meetings as required.
- Assists with special projects as assigned and perform other duties as assigned.
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QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and/or Experience
- Previous dietary experience preferred.
- Must be able to demonstrate (after training) the correct use of dietary equipment and food preperation.
Language Skills
- Ability to read, write and speak English; ability to take and understand verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to communicate well with an elderly population.
Reasoning Ability
- Ability to apply common sense in understanding and carrying out instructions.
Source : The Cove at Tavares Village