Dietary Cook - Cook​/Aide

Palatka Center for Rehabilitation & Healing

Make an impact. Build connections. Love where you work.

At Palatka Center for Rehabilitation and Healing, you’ll find a team that celebrates your strengths, where your work truly makes a difference every day. We’re passionate about creating a supportive, positive environment—not only for our residents, but for the people who care for them. As proud partners of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, our team members also have the opportunity to join the spirited KARE KREWE of Palatka—bringing big-team energy and community spirit to everything we do.

If you are looking to join a caring and supportive team, we would love to meet you!

We are conveniently located at 110 Kay Larkin Dr, Palatka

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance- proudly offering Horizon Blue Cross/ Blue Shield
• Generous PTO, Holiday and Sick time - we value work/life balance
• 401k with company match, Life Insurance and Disability Coverage- peace of mind for you and your family
• Direct Deposit & Daily Pay Options Available- Get paid when YOU want
• Wonderschool Concierge Services- childcare made simple
• Uniforms & Employee Perks Program- we've got you covered
• 24/7 Telehealth Benefit with Doctegrity- access to medical care and mental health support when you need it most

This role requires Florida AHCA Clearinghouse background screening. More information:

The Dietary Cook is responsible for preparing and providing food services to residents in a cost-efficient manner to safely meet residents’ need in compliance with federal, state and local requirements.

• Prepare and serve meals for residents and staff in accordance with food safety regulations and within physician’s/nutritionists’ dietary recommendations
• Maintain high standard of food preparation, sanitation, storage, and portion control
• Determine food and supplies needed for daily menus; obtain supplies in time for adequate production
• Plan food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that quality, temperature, and appearance of food is preserved
• Assist in scheduled cleaning duties following established sanitary standards

• Participates and assists in departmental studies and projects as assigned or as may become necessary.
• Represents the facility at and participates in meetings as required
• Assists in standardizing work methods.
• As the job description may not be all-inclusive, the employee is expected to perform other essential functions and duties as assigned.

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years old
• Knowledge of Department of Health Rules and Regulations
• At Least 1 Year Experience in a Related Position Required