Cook

Newport Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Christiana (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Newport Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Christiana, PA is seeking an Assistant Cook to provide nutritious, quality meals to residents we care for.

The role offers 1st & 2nd Shifts available as Part Time/Full Time, with every other weekend required and prior line-cook experience preferred. Training for healthcare settings is available, and a focus on good service and timely meal preparation is essential.

Qualifications

• Prior line-cook experience required.
• Healthcare setting experience preferred; training available.
• Excellent customer service and willingness to go the extra mile.
• Strong time management and ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Review menus prior to preparation of food.
• Prepare meals following planned menus and only authorized substitutes.
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing.
• Prepare food for therapeutic diets per planned menu.
• Serve food with established portion control procedures.
• Inspect diet trays to ensure correct diet is served.
• Assist in establishing service production lines to ensure meals are prepared on time.
• Assumes responsibility for tray line and serves on tray line as necessary.

Skills

Line cook experience

Healthcare setting experience

Customer service

Time management

Multi-tasking

Job description

Newport Meadows & Rehabilitation Center of Christiana, PA is seeking to hire an Assistant Cook to provide nutritious, quality meals to the residents we care for.

Job Type:

Part Time/Full Time

Schedule:

1st & 2nd Shifts available

Every Other Weekend Required

The Company:

• We are a 139-bed facility offering long term care and short term stay
• We are dedicated to providing top-quality care to our residents
• We are committed to team-oriented outcomes and person-centered care
• We value our employees by offering opportunities for career advancement

The most successful candidate for this position:

• Has prior line-cook experience
• Previously worked in a healthcare setting (preferred, but we will train the right people!)
• Employs great customer service skills and is always willing to go the extra mile
• Possesses good time management and the ability to multi-task

The responsibilities & duties:

• Review menus prior to preparation of food
• Prepare meals following planned menus and make only authorized food substitutes
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance
• Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menu
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures
• Inspect special diet trays to assure that correct diet is served to residents
• Assist in establishing service production lines to assure that meals are prepared on time
• Assumes responsibility for tray line and serves on tray line as necessary
• Interpret department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, family members, etc., as needed and appropriate
• Coordinate dietary service with other departments as necessary

The benefits for qualified employees:

• Health & Dental Insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays