Cook

Maria Joseph Manor, Inc.

Danville (PA)

On-site

USD 20,457 - 29,136

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Maria Joseph Manor, Inc. is seeking passionate Part-Time Cooks to prepare nutritious meals for residents. This role requires cooking experience and effective communication skills. As a Cook, you'll work under the Executive Chef to ensure the dining experience meets high standards. A high school diploma or GED is necessary, and ServSafe certification is desirable. The position offers a competitive pay rate of $18/hour, supporting a team environment focused on enhancing the quality of life for geriatric residents.

Qualifications

1 year of cooking experience is required.
Fluent in English (reading, writing, and speaking).
Strong communication skills across all levels of the organization.
Passion for working with geriatric residents and understanding their special needs.

Responsibilities

Prepare meals according to planned menus and standardized recipes.
Serve food following established portion control procedures.
Ensure food is cooked at proper temperatures.
Assist with inventory management and receiving deliveries.
Coordinate menus and special requests with the Executive Chef.

Skills

Cooking experience

Communication skills

Ability to follow directions

Passion for working with geriatric residents

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Cook Full time & Part Time

Company Description

Forefront Healthcare is unique, experienced, and specialized in serving the continuum of care. With finely tailored, high-quality culinary and support services, Forefront helps its partners elevate the patient and resident experience. We have partnered with Maria Joseph to provide Culinary Support!

Job Description

Forefront Healthcare has partnered with Maria Joseph to provide Culinary support and our team is seeking Part-Time Cooks to elevate the dining experience for residents. If you have a passion for cooking and want to make a meaningful impact every day, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Position Summary

The Cook is responsible for preparing nutritious and appetizing meals for residents while following established recipes, food safety standards, and portion control procedures. This role requires the ability to work in a high-pressure environment, both independently and as part of a team.

Essential Functions

Prepare meals according to planned menus and standardized recipes.
Serve food following established portion control procedures.
Ensure food is cooked at proper temperatures and complete required checklists and logs.
Assist with inventory management and receiving deliveries.
Work with the Executive Chef/Chef Manager to coordinate menus and special requests.
Adapt schedule when necessary to accommodate urgent situations.
Follow all safe food handling procedures, including proper glove use.
Perform daily and scheduled cleaning tasks according to company policies.
Adhere to therapeutic and mechanically altered diet guidelines as required.

Other Duties

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or activities. These may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

1 year of cooking experience
Fluent in English (reading, writing, and speaking)
Strong communication skills across all levels of the organization
Passion for working with geriatric residents and understanding their special needs
Ability to follow directions, multi-task, and work collaboratively as part of a team
ServSafe certification is desirable

Education Requirement