Cook

Casa Arena Healthcare; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid-Time Off

Job summary

Casa Arena Healthcare is seeking a cook who will be responsible for preparing meals, ensuring quality food service, and adhering to safety regulations. The ideal candidate will prepare meals according to menus and recipes, while maintaining food safety guidelines.

Applicants should have at least a high school diploma and ideally two years of experience in a large-scale cooking operation. This role is crucial in maintaining the health and nutrition of residents.

Qualifications

• Two years as cook in a large-scale cooking operation, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meal items according to planned menus and standardized recipes.
• Reviews menus, resident census information, production guides and pre-prep sheets.
• Prepares food according to safe food handling guidelines per company policy.
• Assists with food ordering, storage, and preparation as designated by the supervisor.
• Maintains standards for food preparation and quality of food service.

Education

High school diploma or equivalency preferred

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid-Time Off

Job Summary

The cook will be responsible for preparing and serving meals according to the menu, monitoring methods of food handling, preparation, meal service, and equipment cleaning. Safely and efficiently provides nutritionally appropriate food to residents for the purpose of maintaining and enhancing their overall health. Ensures the provision of quality food service and nutrition care in accordance to Federal, State and Local regulations.

Principal Responsibilities

• Prepares meal items according to planned menus and standardized recipes; refers to supervisor or dietitian the need for menu changes.
• Reviews menus, resident census information, production guides and pre-prep sheets to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared.
• Prepares food according to safe food handling guidelines per company policy and procedure and state and federal codes and regulations.
• Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by the supervisor; prepares food in a timely manner to preserve food quality and serve meal on time.
• Maintains standards for food preparation and quality of food service; uses nutritionally equivalent substitutes when required; follows standardized recipes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Two years as cook in a large-scale cooking operation, preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Casa Arena provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.