cook housekeeper

Job Summary:
Prepares food according to regulations and Avow standards by performing the following duties. Special meal accommodations will be provided.

Essential Job Functions:

• Order food and kitchen supplies from supplier
• Check in and place food and supply delivers in proper storage areas.
• Prepare food according to recipes and directions.
• Prepare and prep food for the week to maintain consistency.
• Communicate with other kitchen staff as to what has been prepped for them to serve.
• Adjusts thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, and grills.
• Prepare food and plate for serving.
• Assures food is served at proper temperature and presented according to regulations and Avow standards.
• Keep all food labled correctly and placed in the correct order in the refrigerator and freezer at all times.
• Keep family kitchens and the nurses stations supplied with drinks and snacks with the correct labels.
• Must be able to bake cookies, muffins, brownies, etc.
• Keep all kitchen equipment, floors, mats, walls, ceilings, ad vents clean.
• Maintain readiness at all times for inspection.
• Make sure all equipment is in working order, if not, notify supervisor and put in a ticket to have it fixed.
• Must be willing to be cross-trained in other departments if needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must demonstrate competency in each of Avow's core values listed below and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Core Values:

Innovation: We embrace change and are always looking at creative ways to solve problems and serve new populations.

Integrity: We are honest, hardworking, fiscally responsible professionals driven solely by the well-being of our patients, their loved ones, and the communities we serve.

Collaboration: We know we cannot achieve everything we want without working hand-in-hand with each other, with our healthcare partners, and with the community.

Celebration: We believe in the importance of celebrating life and relationships.

Education: We believe it is important not only to serve the community but to educate community members about our services and the role we can play at the end of life.

Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills: Computer skills including database software and general knowledge of e-mail/Outlook. Ability to check patient menus on the computer. Process inventory or ordering supplies if needed.

Language Skills:
Communication skills of reading, writing, and speaking in English.

Mathematical Skills: Math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages/fractions.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Current Florida driver's license. Must have ServSafe Food Managers Certification or obtain certification within 90 Days. Must have Food Handlers Certification within 60 Days.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Compensation and Benefits:
This is only a summary of our employee benefits; it is subject to change.

• Medical insurance (PPO) with prescription drug co-pay or HDHP w/HSA
• Supplemental Benefits (hospital confinement, accident and/or cancer)
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life and accidental death/dismemberment insurance (company paid)
• Long term care insurance (company paid)
• Retirement savings plan (TSA/403(b) matching program)
• Short and long term disability insurance (company paid)
• LegalShield (identity protection and more)
• Bereavement leave for family and pets
• Direct deposit
• Credit union availability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• Mileage reimbursement
• In-house continuing education opportunities
• Discounted membership at local area Fitness Center
• Tuition reimbursement
• Other employer-sponsored activities

Avow is a Tobacco Free Organization which includes but is not limited to cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, vaping, cigars, cigarillos, pipes, chewing tobacco, snuff, dip, and loose tobacco smoked via pipe or hookah. And due to the above, Avow will only hire Nicotine Free individuals.