Caring Cook for Therapeutic Diets (Part-Time)

Hamilton Grove Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Direct Deposit

Job summary

Hamilton Grove Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Mercer County is seeking a part-time Cook to join our dietary team. The 218-bed long term care / skilled nursing facility prepares meals for regular and therapeutic diets according to planned menus and safety standards.

Responsibilities include preparing food, ensuring proper quantities and timing, serving meals per diet requirements, maintaining clean work areas, and monitoring refrigerator and freezer temperatures to meet safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking for regular and therapeutic diets in healthcare preferred.
• Knowledge of food handling and safety standards.
• Ability to prep food for multiple diets and serve on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for regular and therapeutic diets according to planned menus.
• Ensure proper food handling and safety factors.
• Make only authorized substitutions and portion control.
• Keep work area clean and uncluttered.
• Serve meals per planned menu and patient/resident diet requirements.
• Monitor refrigerator and freezer temperatures to maintain safety.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Meal prep

Teamwork

Job description

Hamilton Grove Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Mercer County is seeking a part-time Cook to join our dietary team. The 218-bed long term care / skilled nursing facility prepares meals for regular and therapeutic diets according to planned menus and safety standards.

Responsibilities include preparing food, ensuring proper quantities and timing, serving meals per diet requirements, maintaining clean work areas, and monitoring refrigerator and freezer temperatures to meet safety guidelines.