Compassionate Cook for Rehab Center with Special Diets

Liberty Healthcare Management; Blowing Rock (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Healthcare Management in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, United States, is seeking an experienced Cook to prepare meals for residents, staff, and special events according to planned menus and tested recipes. You will manage cooking schedules, ensure on-time service, and maintain high sanitation standards in a healthcare kitchen.

The role requires 18+ years old with a high school diploma, ability to use kitchen equipment safely, and willingness to attend in-service trainings and staff

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older and have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must purchase and wear required uniform.
• Must be able to use equipment safely.
• Must attend in-service training and other staff meetings as required.

Responsibilities

• Follows planned menus.
• Prepares food items for resident and staff meals, as well as special events.
• Plans cooking schedule to have food ready to serve on time.
• Prepares and cooks food according to tested recipes and established guidelines.
• Prepares desserts, pastries, breads, and salads.
• Carves meats in portions required.
• Prepares food for special diets.
• Serves food timely and attractively in proper utensils.
• Serves food either hot or cold as required.
• Prepares and covers trays for patients not coming to dining room, as needed.
• Takes requests for extra servings of food or beverages.
• Cleans tables in dining rooms when needed.
• Washes, rinses and sanitizes pots, pans and serve ware according to procedures.
• Keeps stove, sinks, cabinets, tables and equipment cleaned and sanitized.
• Maintains a clean department at all times.
• Utilizes sanitary methods to handle, prepare, and serve food.
• Assists with other dietary requirements and paperwork.
• In absence of the Dietary Director, assumes department leadership and replacement staffing when needed.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Liberty Healthcare Management in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, United States, is seeking an experienced Cook to prepare meals for residents, staff, and special events according to planned menus and tested recipes. You will manage cooking schedules, ensure on-time service, and maintain high sanitation standards in a healthcare kitchen.

The role requires 18+ years old with a high school diploma, ability to use kitchen equipment safely, and willingness to attend in-service trainings and staff