Cook

Center for Extended Care at Amherst; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k) plan

Supportive team

Job summary

Center for Extended Care at Amherst is seeking a Part-Time Morning/Day Cook to join our dining services team. The role prepares meals in accordance with dietary guidelines and facility policies, under the direction of the Chef Manager and Director of Dining Services.

The position is on-site in Amherst, MA, with 16-24 hours per week and a starting hourly rate of $22.28, commensurate with experience. Applicants should have dietary experience and be committed to high-quality resident meals,

Qualifications

• One year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility or related setting preferred.
• Servsafe certification is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Follow therapeutic diets ordered by the physician.
• Ensure the proper serving temperature of food.
• Maintain visual appeal of the food.
• Monitor daily nourishments, follow standardized recipes.
• Adhere to sanitation and storage policy and procedure.
• Demonstrate correct safety techniques and follow safety guidelines.

Skills

Dietary experience

Job description

Part Time Morning/Day Cook

Location: Center for Extended Care and Rehabilitation at Amherst - Amherst, Massachusetts
Position Type: Part Time (16-24 hours)

About Us

We are a 134-bed skilled nursing and long-term care facility committed to providing compassionate, resident-centered care. We are seeking an experienced Cook to join our team.

Position Summary

The primary purpose of your position is to prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, with our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Chef Manager and/or Director of Dining Services, to assure that quality food service is provided at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow therapeutic diets ordered by the physician.
• Ensure the proper serving temperature of food.
• Maintain visual appeal of the food.
• Monitor daily nourishments, follow standardized recipes.
• Assure proper portion control.
• Adhere to sanitation and storage policy and procedure.
• Demonstrate correct safety techniques and follow safety guidelines as established and trained.
• Respect and take care of the facility equipment and is not wasteful of supplies.
• Contributes to and promote positive resident and family relations.
• Follows facility policies and procedures.
• Is knowledgeable in and ensures staff comply with privacy practices to protect residents' health information.
• Continue growth and expand job knowledge.
• Demonstrate leadership skills.
• Maximize the potential of each employee supervised.
• Represents Dining Services at Interdisciplinary Care Conference.

Qualifications

One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility or other related medical facility preferred, but not necessary.

Servsafe certification is not mandatory, but preferred

Benefits

• Starting Rate - $22.28 per hour, commensurate with experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and Massachusetts required earned sick time
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Supportive team environment

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