Cook

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.00 - $19.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
job training

Job Description

[Name of Facility] is a healthcare establishment specialized in providing quality food services to residents and patients in a medical setting, such as a hospital, nursing care facility, or long-term care center. Known for adhering to rigorous standards of health, safety, and nutrition, [Name of Facility] operates with a commitment to excellence in dietary management and food preparation. The food services department plays a crucial role in promoting the health and well-being of residents by ensuring that meals meet nutritional guidelines while also catering to therapeutic dietary requirements. The kitchen environment is safety conscious, well-organized, and operates efficiently to deliver... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma
  • Current/active Food Handlers Permit
  • Must be 18 years of age
  • One year dietary/food service experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, nursing care facility, or related medical facility preferred

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma
  • Current/active Food Handlers Permit
  • One year dietary/food service experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, nursing care facility, or related medical facility preferred
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions
  • Knowledge of food service practices and procedures
  • Ability to taste and smell food to determine quality and palatability

Job Duties

  • Reviews menus prior to food preparation and prepares the meals
  • Works with the Dietitian/Director of Food Services as necessary and implements recommended changes as required
  • Performs other duties, as assigned
  • Ensures that food procedures are followed in accordance with established policies
  • Performs administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc. and submits to the Dietitian/Director of Food Services
  • Assist in establishing food service production line to assure meals are prepared on time
  • Processes diet changes and new diets as received from Nursing Services
  • Prepares meals in accordance with planned menus
  • Prepares and serves meals that are appetizing and palatable in appearance
  • Assist in serving meals, as necessary, on a timely basis
  • Serves meals in accordance with standardized portion control procedures
  • Prepares food in accordance with standardized recipes, therapeutic diets and special diet orders
  • Ensures appropriate utensils and equipment are provided with the resident’s meal tray
  • Prepares bedtime snacks
  • Prepares and serves substitute foods to residents who refused foods served
  • Assists/directs daily cleaning duties in accordance to established policies and procedures
  • Assists in food preparation for special meals, parties, etc.
  • Ensures that stock levels of staple/non-staple food, supplies, equipment are maintained at adequate levels

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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