Cook

Wingate Living; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Wingate Living in Cranston, RI is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals according to cycle menus, while ensuring safe food handling and proper kitchen sanitation. The role reports to the Food Service Director and requires ability to read recipes, follow diet orders, and work flexible hours, including emergencies and cross-site coverage.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of healthcare food service experience, strong verbal and written communication, and basic arithmetic for recipe

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent education is preferred.
• Minimum one year food service experience in a health care dietary setting is desired.
• Verbal and writing abilities necessary to communicate and work effectively with various levels of staff, residents, family members and the public.
• Numerical ability necessary to make various computations in keeping work records, and in recipe preparation.
• Ability to read and understand and follows recipe directions, diet orders and work assignments.
• Able and willing to work flexible hours, such as during an emergency situation. Must be patient and tolerant toward staff, residents, and family
• Must be willing to assist at another facility for coverage or help during an emergency; travel will be reimbursed.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves meals according to cycle menu; monitors methods of food handling, preparation, meal service and equipment cleaning.
• The Cook reports directly to the Food Service Director

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Numerical ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Wingate Residences at Cranston

Schedule: All Shifts

Pay Rate: $18-$19 per Hour

Benefits: 401k, Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Your Career. Your Calling. Our Commitment to Exceptional Care.

At Wingate Living, we're more than just senior living--we're builders of lifestyles, friendships, and communities you'll be proud to be part of. As a family-owned company with over 30 years of experience throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island, we offer a unique blend of healthcare and hospitality through a full continuum of premier services.

Join us, and bring your passion, expertise, and heart to a team that truly values you.

Job Purpose:

Prepares and serves meals according to cycle menu; monitors methods of food handling, preparation, meal service and equipment cleaning. The Cook reports directly to the Food Service Director

Position Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent education is preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year food service experience in a health care dietary setting is desired. Have general knowledge of quantity food preparation and portioned serving.
• Verbal and writing abilities necessary to communicate and work effectively with various levels of staff, residents, family members and the public.
• Numerical ability necessary to make various computations in keeping work records, and in recipe preparation.
• Ability to read and understand and follows recipe directions, diet orders and work assignments.
• Able and willing to work flexible hours, such as during an emergency situation. Must be patient and tolerant toward staff, residents, and family
• Must be willing to assist at another facility for coverage or help during an emergency; travel will be reimbursed.