Care Facility Cook: Nutritious, On-Time Meals

Spanish Trails Wellness & Rehabilitation; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

PTO

401K

Job summary

Spanish Trails Wellness & Rehabilitation seeks an experienced cook to prepare meals according to menus and standardized recipes in a long-term care setting. The role emphasizes safe food handling, timely meal service, and adherence to dietary guidelines.

Responsibilities include menu reviews, food ordering, and maintaining quality standards. Experience in large-scale cooking and long-term care is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Two years as cook in a large-scale cooking operation preferred.
• One year’s work experience in long term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meal items according to planned menus and standardized recipes; refer to supervisor for menu changes.
• Reviews menus, resident census information, production guides to determine type and quantities of food.
• Prepares food according to safe food handling guidelines and state and federal codes.
• Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by the supervisor; prepares food timely.
• Maintains standards for food preparation and quality of service; uses substitutes when required.
• Operates kitchen utensils and equipment; bakes, roasts, broils, and steams as needed.
• Completes pre-preparation including washing and cutting vegetables and fruits for use.
• Prepares and serves food attractively; tests palatability by tasting.

Skills

Cook experience

Long-term care experience

Education

Highschool diploma or equivalency

Job description

Spanish Trails Wellness & Rehabilitation seeks an experienced cook to prepare meals according to menus and standardized recipes in a long-term care setting. The role emphasizes safe food handling, timely meal service, and adherence to dietary guidelines.

Responsibilities include menu reviews, food ordering, and maintaining quality standards. Experience in large-scale cooking and long-term care is preferred.