Afternoon Cook: Menu-Driven Food Prep & Service

Medford Rehab & Nursing Center; Medford Hillside (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

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Job summary

Medford Rehab & Nursing Center is seeking a full-time kitchen staff member to prepare and serve meals in accordance with production sheets, menus, and therapeutic diets. You will maintain proper food storage, ensure safe temperatures, and coordinate with cooks to meet daily production needs.

Requirements include English literacy, knowledge of kitchen equipment, and familiarity with therapeutic diets. One year of large-scale cooking experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must read and write English and follow instructions.
• Working knowledge of operation, cleaning and kitchen care equipment.
• Familiar with therapeutic diets and patient preferences.

Responsibilities

• Must report to work in full uniform.
• Prepare foods according to production sheets and recipes.
• Assure foods are properly stored (pre and post cooking) and reach safe temperatures.
• Serve tray line with correct portion sizes according to the menu.
• Communicate with first and second cook to meet production needs.
• Maintain a clean and sanitized work area.
• Attend meetings and/or in-service as required.
• Lock up at night.
• Other duties as requested by Food Service Manager and the first cook.

Skills

English literacy

Food safety

Therapeutic diets

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Medford Rehab & Nursing Center is seeking a full-time kitchen staff member to prepare and serve meals in accordance with production sheets, menus, and therapeutic diets. You will maintain proper food storage, ensure safe temperatures, and coordinate with cooks to meet daily production needs.

Requirements include English literacy, knowledge of kitchen equipment, and familiarity with therapeutic diets. One year of large-scale cooking experience is preferred.