Hospital/LTC Cook Lead

PACS Group (United Kingdom); Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS Group (United Kingdom) is seeking a reliable cook to manage the hospital kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor, ensuring safe, palatable meals for residents. You will follow prepared menus, prepare meals in large quantities, monitor temperatures, and help with special diets while maintaining clean, sanitary cooking areas and proper portion control.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least one year of hospital or long-term care kitchen experience; ServSafe

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate.
• Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.
• Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean and sanitary manner.
• Ability to prepare tasteful meals and to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Ability to follow prepared menus and portion control guides. Ability to prepare special diets accurately.
• Record food temperatures for the meals.
• Prepare pureed foods.
• Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments.
• Assist with serving the different meals.
• Clean cooking area and serving carts.
• Report resident care concerns and potential issues to Administrator and/or Director of Nurses.
• Participate in the orientation and on-going training of dietary staff.
• Ability to make the presentation of the food appealing to the residents.
• Willing to supervise and to work under supervision.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Sanitation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

PACS Group (United Kingdom) is seeking a reliable cook to manage the hospital kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor, ensuring safe, palatable meals for residents. You will follow prepared menus, prepare meals in large quantities, monitor temperatures, and help with special diets while maintaining clean, sanitary cooking areas and proper portion control.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least one year of hospital or long-term care kitchen experience; ServSafe