Cook

Athena Health Care Systems; Fennerville (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Holiday & Overtime Pay

Career Advancement Opportunities

Exclusive Employer Discount Program

401(k) with Employer Match

Job summary

Lanessa Extended Care in Webster is seeking a Nursing Home Cook to join our dining service team. You will play a vital role in ensuring high-quality food service for residents. Weekly pay is provided at a rate of $21 per hour.

Responsibilities include preparing meals, following physician-directed diets, maintaining food temperatures and presentation, and upholding sanitation standards while supervising dining staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Prior culinary experience.
• Ability to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Leadership ability and willingness to supervise staff.
• Knowledge of dining service procedures and related laws.
• Commitment to sanitation and proper storage practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food to ensure quality service under the Director of Dining Services.
• Follow therapeutic diets ordered by physicians.
• Ensure proper serving temperature and visual appeal of food.
• Monitor nourishments, follow standardized recipes, and control portions.
• Adhere to sanitation and storage policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties assigned by the manager.

Skills

Culinary experience

Large-quantity cooking

Leadership

English literacy

Food safety

Sanitation knowledge

Job description

Job Title: Full-time and part-time Nursing Home Cook at Lanessa Extended Care in Webster

Schedule is 12p-8p week 1: Sunday & Friday, week 2: Monday and Saturday

Every other weekend openings on 6a-2p and 12p-8p

Job Summary:

We are seeking Cooks to join our dynamic care team at Lanessa Extended Care in Webster. You will play a vital role in ensuring the quality of food service for our residents. Weekly pay at $21 per hour.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare food to ensure quality food service is provided at all times under the direction of our Director of Dining Services

• Follow therapeutic diets ordered by physicians

• Ensure proper serving temperature of food

• Maintain visual appeal of food

• Monitor daily nourishments, follow standardized recipes, and assure proper portion control

• Adhere to sanitation and storage policy and procedure

• Perform other duties assigned by the manager

Requirements:

• Prior culinary experience

• Ability to cook a variety of foods in large quantities

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public

• Knowledge of dining service procedures as well as related laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to hospital and nursing home operations

• Leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise professional and non-professional personnel

• Ability to maintain care and use of supplies, equipment, and the appearance of work areas

• Ability to perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties

• Patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, with the willingness to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning

Benefits:

• Weekly Pay

• Holiday & Overtime Pay

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

• 401(k) with Employer Match

Available for Full-Time Staff:

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance

• Vacation and Personal Time

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Our facility follows federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).