Program Cook - Food

Company Overview : Quest, Inc. makes a difference in the lives of nearly 600 people each day. For over 60 years, Quest, Inc. has been committed to enriching the lives of individuals with disabilities by providing a path to independence, community inclusion, and empowerment. We are a trusted name in offering compassionate, quality support services, and we invite you to be a part of our team. To see more of what Quest, Inc. has to offer, click here! Company Values, Mission, and Vision: At Quest, Inc., our mission is to help people with developmental disabilities experience a full life. We are guided by the vision to provide lifelong services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Benefits: Quest, Inc. provides medical, dental, vision, accident, prescription drug, flexible spending accounts, vision, 401(K) with company match, PTO, life insurance, disability insurance, EAP and student loan repayment.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all departmental food service policies and sanitation standards as outlined by Florida State Code 64E-11
• Attend all house meetings and respond to concerns/problems. Inform Dietician if changes are needed
• Prepares meals according to prescribed texture and consistency
• Label all food containers/dishes before transporting by cooler to each house
• Check food temperature before serving. Ensures food safety.
• Ensures clients receive correct adaptive equipment during snacks and meals
• Returns dirty dishes to main kitchen and washes.
• Checks stock of milk, juice, and nourishment in each house refrigerator and replenish stock accordingly.
• Makes certain all prepared food and fluid and open containers are labeled and dated.
• Ensures items stored in the refrigerator is dated, and labeled, and food open more than 48 hours is disposed.
• Checks and documents refrigerator and freezer temperatures daily, ensures refrigerators and freezers are clean.
• Wash all dishes, silverware, and other kitchen materials according to established policies and procedures.
• Wipe out and sanitize all coolers.
• Cleans all kitchens and equipment weekly or more often as needed, to include wiping down walls, wiping and sanitizing equipment, cleaning out refrigerators, stoves, sweeping and mopping.
• Special duties and projects as requested

Qualifications

• High school diploma and must be 18 years or older required
• Food Manager Certificate required or must obtain one within 30 days after employment.
• Prior relatable experience required
• Reliable Transportation
• Able to work in the US and not require Visa Sponsorship from our company now or in the future
• Communicate effectively at all levels; written and verbally
• Operate all kitchen equipment safely

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans