Compassionate Cook - Therapeutic Diets, PTO & Weekly Pay

LivingLegendsHealth; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Weekly or Same-Day Pay

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Retirement Saving Options

Job summary

Roscoe Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is seeking a Cook to prepare nutritious, high-quality meals for residents and contribute to a safe, efficient kitchen. The role offers either full-time or part-time shifts and a competitive hourly rate of $18.0.

Located in the Catskill Mountains, the center is part of The McGuire Group, dedicated to compassionate, resident-centered care. Join a team that values growth, teamwork, and high service standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: High School Diploma or equivalent; Culinary School graduate preferred
• Minimum experience: 6 months in a kitchen
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets, modified food consistencies, portion control and food safety practices preferred
• Familiarity with HACCP regulations and safe food handling procedures preferred
• Strong communication, teamwork and customer service skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve menu items according to production sheets, standardized recipes, therapeutic diets, and modified food consistencies
• Ensure proper food handling, portion control, storage, labeling, dating and temperature monitoring per food safety regulations
• Assist with inventory management and proper storage of food and supplies
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen following infection control and sanitation procedures
• Prepare meals for special events and functions as needed
• Monitor kitchen equipment and report hazards or maintenance concerns
• Provide guidance to Dietary Aides in absence of supervisory staff
• Support quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with facility policies

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Roscoe Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is seeking a Cook to prepare nutritious, high-quality meals for residents and contribute to a safe, efficient kitchen. The role offers either full-time or part-time shifts and a competitive hourly rate of $18.0.

Located in the Catskill Mountains, the center is part of The McGuire Group, dedicated to compassionate, resident-centered care. Join a team that values growth, teamwork, and high service standards.