Cook 1 MO

  • John Knox Village of Central Florida Inc
  • Orange City, Florida
  • Full Time
TITLE

Cook 1 MO

DESCRIPTION

Position: Cook 1 : 12pm-8pm Weekdays & Weekend Coverage

Supervisor: Certified Dietary Manager, Registered Dietician

Job Summary: Provides nutritious, palatable meals for the residents of Majestic Oaks, maintains a safe, sanitary work area following state and federal regulations, and supervises dietary department and staff in the absence of CDM or RD, and assure resident safety.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Must follow menus as written

Must follow production sheets for proper amounts

Must follow standardized recipes

Assure foods are served at the correct temperature, and temps are recorded for each meal

Record refrig/freezer temps at opening and closing, report any issue to manager

Assure proper serving size utensils are used

Must follow food safety guidelines daily

Label and date all food put into cooler and freezer

Keep work area clean at all times

Keep the coolers clean and neat, follow first in, first out rotation, discard outdated foods

Maintain stock area in a neat and orderly manner

Keep all equipment clean and maintained, inform manager of any malfunctions

Assist with keeping all dietary floors clean. Keep all garbage cans emptied and clean with clean liners

Serve the resident meals using proper serving sizes and consistency according to diet

Assure the meals are attractive and properly garnished.

Assure the trayline starts on time

Be able to supervise the dietary department and staff in the absence of CDM or RD

Attend all facility and department mandatory inservices

Keep management aware of any food/meal problems

Assure resident safety at all times.

Other Functions and Responsibilities:

Other duties as requested or assigned.

Working Conditions:

Works indoors in a well-lit, well-ventilated area.

May be exposed to wet floors, odors, chemicals, and extremely hot equipment throughout the workday

May be subject to extreme temperatures

Is subject to frequent interruptions and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc.

May be exposed to infectious waste, disease and conditions etc. including exposure to AIDS and Hepatitis B virus.

Educational, Physical, and Other Requirements:

Must pass Level 2 background screening through the Florida Clearinghouse (Learn more: info.flclearinghouse)

Must be able to work beyond normal working hours, on weekends and in other positions temporarily when deemed necessary by the department manager/director.

Must follow department dress code and wear clean uniform, clean shoes, a hai or cap inside kitchen and disposable gloves when handling food.

Must follow all sanitation prores.

Must wear name tag at all times when on John Knox Village property

Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position

Must be free from allmunicable diseases and in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability

Must be able to stand for extended periods of time

Must be able to sit, stand, lift ( up to 50 lbs. ), bend, squat, and move intermittently during working hours

Must be willing and able to work beyond normal working hours, on weekends and in other positions temporarily when necessary

Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable amodations. Physical requirements may include frequent use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee may be required to lift, stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; and smell. Vision abilities may require close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

For the safety and security of our residents and patients, employees must be able to read, write, and verballymunicate in English, which is the most universally used language of our resident and employee population.

Customer/Guest Relations & Communications:

Must maintain a professional, respectful, friendly demeanor with all residents, family members, guests, and staff at all times.

The employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position with or without notice.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATIONJohn Knox Village of Central Florida, Inc., is a Non Profit prestigious full-service retirementmunity situated on 200 beautiful acres in Orange City, Florida with approximately 800 residents and 600 employees.

Mission Statement:

"Our mission at John Knox Village is to offer an unparalleled experience for a healthy lifestyle throughout our uniquemunity. We provide our residents a responsive healing environment while improving the quality of life for all residents. This is done through a supportive team environment for residents, patients, employees, and clinical staff. We strive to improve the wellness of ourmunity through innovation and pursuit of excellence.'

Vision Statement:

"To be the premier provider and employer of choice for Central Florida."

Core Values: 'HEART"

Honesty

Excellence

Accountability

Respect

Team Work

Top Reasons to Work at John Knox Village of Central Florida:

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We offer the following employee benefits:

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employer-Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Supplemental Insurance Options

403(b) Retirement Plan with Match

Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement

Banking Services

Employer-Provided Extended Illness

Wellness Program

Free Access to Fitness Center

Discounted Meals

On-Site Nurse Practitioner, Outpatient Rehab, and Pharmacy

EOE STATEMENTDiversity creates a healthier atmosp: John Knox Village of Central Florida is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, gic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job ID: 523489909
Originally Posted on: 6/3/2026

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