Cook

Cambridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Compensation

Great Benefits Package

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cambridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a dietary staff member to support meal preparation and service in a hospital-like setting. You will review menus, assist with diet planning, and ensure meals are prepared and served on time, while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

The role requires a High School/GED and may prefer 1 year of dietary experience in a medical facility. A Serve Safe certificate is required to apply, and the team places emphasis on reliability and

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• 1 year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or related medical facility preferred.
• Serve Safe certificate required to apply.

Responsibilities

• Review menu prior to meal preparation.
• Assist in planning regular and special diet menus per sanitary regulations.
• Assist in establishing food service production to ensure timely meals.
• Prepare meals that are palatable and visually appealing.
• Prepare food according to recipes and special diets.
• Serve food with established portion control.
• Coordinate dietary services with other departments.
• Assist in inventorying and storing incoming food and supplies.
• Ensure food items are stored, covered and dated in refrigerators.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and safe operation of equipment.
• Assist in maintaining food storage areas.
• Report hazardous conditions to the Food Service Director.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Skills

Food safety

Manual dexterity

Team collaboration

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Must have a serve safe certificate to apply

We offer the Following:

• Premium Compensation
• Great Benefits Package
• Professional Growth & Stability

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Duties and Responsibilities:

May include all or part of the following but not limited to:

• Review menu prior to preparation of food.
• Assist in planning regular and special diet menus in accordance with sanitary regulations
• Assist in establishing food service production to assure that meals are prepared on time
• Prepare meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance
• Prepare food in accordance with recipes and special diets
• Prepare substitute foods
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures
• Coordinate dietary services with other departments as necessary
• Assist in inventorying and storing in-coming food, supplies, etc. as necessary
• Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available
• Make sure that all food items are properly stored, covered and dated in all refrigerators in the kitchen, remove out dated food items in accordance to the policies & procedures of the department.
• Ensure that the kitchen is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment are maintained
• Assist maintain food storage areas in a clean andproperly arranged manner at all times
• Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to the FSD or designee.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Qualifications & Requirements:High School/ GED

1 year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred but not required. Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.