Cook

Fishkill Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing; City of Beacon (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Full Benefits Package

Paid time Off

Opportunities for Professional Growth

Job summary

Fishkill Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in the Hudson Valley is seeking an experienced kitchen professional to prepare meals, supervise dietary aides, and ensure safety and sanitation in a large-scale dining operation. You will follow the Dining Services Director's instructions, maintain meal schedules, and contribute to special events while upholding FDA guidelines and infection-control policies.

Weekend and holiday availability is required.

Qualifications

• Certification in healthcare cooking (ServSafe or Sodexo).
• Minimum one year of experience in large-scale cooking.
• Strong knowledge of large-scale & therapeutic food preparation.
• Must be able to do physical work.
• Must work well as part of a team.
• Weekend and holiday availability.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food for meals, including modified textures for restricted and therapeutic diets.
• Supervises dietary aides in the preparation and serving of foods and beverages.
• Follows instructions of the Dining Services Director in the preparation of meals and maintains meal schedules.
• Prepares food by methods that conserve nutritive value and flavor.
• Ensures foods are palatable, attractive and in the proper form to meet residents' needs.
• Assures safe handling, storage and cooking to FDA standards; maintain sanitation.
• Supports infection control policies and opens/closes the kitchen.
• Document temperatures prior to service; assist with events and meetings.

Skills

ServSafe certification

Sodexo certification

Team player

Excellent customer service

Strong communication skills

Physical stamina

Food safety knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

We Offer Competitive Salary:

Full Benefits Package:

Paid time Off:

Opportunities for Professional Growth:

1199 Union benefits after 90 days!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares food for meals, including modified textures for restricted and therapeutic diets.
• Supervises dietary aides in the preparation and serving of foods and beverages.
• Follows instructions of the Dining Services Director in the preparation of meals and maintains meal schedules.
• Prepares food by methods that conserve nutritive value and flavor. Ensures foods are palatable, attractive and in the proper form to meet the individual needs of the residents.
• Assures that all food items are handled properly to ensure safety and sanitation standards according to State and Federal regulations. Properly stores, covers, and refrigerates necessary items. Ensures that foods are cooked to the appropriate temperatures according to the FDA Food Code, latest edition.
• Practices and supervises infection control policies.
• Responsible for opening and closing the kitchen
• Document temperatures of food prior to service, refrigeration and freezer
• Assist with preparation and execution of special events and theme meals
• Attends in-service education and dining services staff meetings as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Dining Services Director.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Certification in healthcare cooking (ServSafe 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
• Must be able to work as a team member
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Excellent customer service & communication skills
• Will manage Kitchen in absence of food service director
• Must be available for weekends and Holidays

Who we are:

We are an innovative skilled nursing facility within the Hudson Valley, specializes in caring for the elderly. Our successful reputation has been built by the efforts of our dedicated employees and is supported by Sapphire's future strategies, which reflect our appreciation for those who work in our organizations. Please join us and begin a successful and rewarding career.

Fishkill Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing,c onsiders the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in mandatory vaccine programs (e.g., Covid-19), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Covid-19, TB) and using designated PPE when required

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.