Cook (5965)

This position will assist in preparing and serving food; maintains a clean kitchen including, but not limited to, kitchen utensils, equipment, and food preparation areas.

• Checks posted menu daily.
• Ensures needed ingredients are readily available.
• Prepares food and assists in cooking of food as needed.
• Maintains proper documentation of temperatures for warm and cold food.
• Makes sure appliances are clean and in working order.
• Cleans and organizes kitchen equipment, including cleaning pots and pants.
• Assists in sorting, organizing, storing, and distributing food.
• Properly labels all food products with expiration dates and stores according to State guidelines.
• Stock new food items neatly, rotating older items to the front.
• Breaks down boxes and throws away garbage.
• Assists in purchasing fruits and vegetables when needed.
• Washes cleaning rags/fold and put away.
• Makes sure proper procedures for food handling and food safety guidelines are followed.
• Completes all mandatory training hours in a timely basis.
• Completes and keeps current Food Handler’s Certificate Training.

• Wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other cooking equipment.
• Apportion and serve food to facility residents.
• Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.

Bending, stooping and lifting up to 30 pounds required to complete daily tasks. Most activities include repetitive motions and can include overhead reaching.

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) with at least one (1) year of related experience required.
• Must maintain current and active Food Handler’s Certificate.

One (1) or Two (2) years’ experience in food service preparation within a residential, institutional or educational, or large restaurant setting.

• Must possess a valid state driver’s license preferred and be eligible to drive to facilitate program services as required by contractual agreement.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is required.

Lutheran Services Florida is mandated to perform background screenings for employment in accordance with the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse as outlined in Section 435.12, Florida Statutes. Additionally, pursuant to House Bill 531 (2025), Lutheran Services Florida must ensure that all job vacancy postings and advertisements include a clear and conspicuous link to the AHCA Clearinghouse website and its requirements.  For more information on background screening requirements please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com