Cook

Washington Center; Argyle (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Center in Argyle, NY is seeking a Cook to prepare, cook, and service a variety of foods in a rehabilitation and healthcare setting. Duties include baking rolls, cookies, cakes, and pies; tray line work during meals; and thorough kitchen sanitation.

The role supports the food service director in their absence and collaborates with residents and staff to ensure quality meals. Qualifications include healthcare cooking certification (SERV Safe or Sodexo), at least 1 year of large-scale

Qualifications

• Certification in healthcare cooking (SERV Safe or Sodexo).
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in large-scale cooking.
• Strong knowledge of large scale & therapeutic food prep.
• Must be able to do some physical work.
• Should be a strong team player.
• Excellent customer service & communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparation, cooking, and service of a variety of foods
• Baking a variety of rolls, cookies, cakes, and pies
• Working on tray line during meal service
• General cleaning up of kitchen
• Hand washing and sanitizing of pot and pans
• Other duties as assigned

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Washington Center is hiring a Cook in Argyle, NY.

DUTIES:

• Preparation, cooking, and service of a variety of foods
• Baking a variety of rolls, cookies, cakes, and pies
• Working on tray line during meal service
• General cleaning up of kitchen
• Hand washing and sanitizing of pot and pans
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Certification in healthcare cooking (SERV Safe or Sodexo)
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in large-scale cooking
• Strong knowledge of large scale & therapeutic food prep
• Must be able to do some physical work
• Should be a strong team player
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Excellent customer service & communication skills
• Will manage Kitchen in absence of food service director

About us:

Washington Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a 122-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in Argyle, New York. Our size enables a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents, by maintaining each resident’s dignity and independence. Washington Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care consortium.

Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V