Solaris Healthcare Charlotte Harbor is now hiring!!! We are looking for caring and compassionate individuals to provide outstanding care to our residents each and every day. Solaris HealthCare Charlotte Harbor is a 180-bed Skilled Nursing & Rehab Facility in Port Charlotte, Florida.

We are located at 4000 Kings Hwy, Port Charlotte, FL 33980.

Proud Partner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers – join the spirited KARE KREWE of Charlotte Harbor!

You’ll love being part of our team—and you may also qualify for these amazing benefits:

Affordable Health, Dental & Vision Insurance (family options included)

Advanced Pay -get paid when YOU want

401k with Company Match -plan for your future

Generous ETO, Holidays & Sick Time -we value work life balance

Tuition Reimbursement -invest in your growth

Life Insurance & Disability Coverage -peace of mind for you & your family

Uniforms Provided & Perks Programs -we've got your covered

Shift Differentials depending on location, position & shift!

Join a team that invests in YOU - your health, future & your success!

This role requires Florida AHCA Clearinghouse background screening.

https://info.flclearinghouse.com

$500 Sign on BONUS, FULL TIME, MUST BE ABLE TO WORK WEEKENDS, EXPERIENCED COOK IN HEALTHCARE FACILITY PREFERRED. COMPETITIVE PAY, FULL BENEFITS!

Purpose of Your Job Position

The primary purpose of your job position is to prepare and serves nourishing and attractive meals and other foods as required to support the menu specific to diet orders and other center events, in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and Solaris HealthCare’s established policies and procedures.

Job Functions

• General Responsibilities
• Residents Rights
• Safety
• Staff Development
• Food Preparation/Production Responsibilities
• Reviews menus, production and prep guides to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared.’
• Prepares all meal items according to planned menus and standardized recipes in a sanitary manner to ensure the utmost in quality with a minimum of waste.
• Uses nutritionally equivalent substitutes when required.
• Operates a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment, such as blender, mixer, fryer, slicer, steamer, food processor, convection oven, stove, conventional oven, steam table and tilt skillet.
• Operates a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment, such as blender, mixer, fryer, slicer, steamer, food processor, convection oven, stove, conventional oven, steam table and tilt skillet.
• Wash, peel, cut, and shreds vegetables and fruits to prepare for use.
• Tests and observes food by tasting for palatability.
• Slices portions of meat for individual servings.
• Follows recipes.
• Add gravies, sauces, and garnishes as required.
• Prepares and assists with special function meals.
• Completes work assignments.

Meal Service Responsibilities

• Food Safety

Administrative Responsibilities

• Special Activities/Attributes

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Ability to read and write, required.

Experience

• One to two years as cook in a large scale cooking operation, preferred.