Cook

Fitchburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan/401k

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Fitchburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a skilled kitchen supervisor to lead the dietary team. You will coordinate menus, train staff, and ensure high-quality meal service for residents in a dining environment.

Responsibilities include meal preparation, cost control, inventory, and compliance with safety standards. A culinary background plus supervisory experience are required to maintain quality and safety in a busy kitchen.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Formal culinary training program completed required or preferred.
• 3+ years cooking in high-volume setting and 3+ years supervising 5+ staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate menus and train kitchen staff with the Registered Dietitian to ensure efficient service.
• Prepare meals, cook, and serve with high quality and presentation.
• Manage food cost, inventory and ordering of supplies.
• Maintain kitchen and dining room sanitation per county/state requirements.
• Hires, trains, supervises, orients dietary staff and counsels when needed.
• Work with Dietitian to meet residents’ health requirements.

Skills

Cooking

Staff supervision

Cost control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary training program

Job description

Fitchburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is the home where people work together to make great things happen every day. We offer a pleasant, family-friendly environment and a wonderful reputation providing services to our residents, families and local community.

TEAMWORK EXCELLENT BENEFITS STABLE WORK ENVIRONMENT

Daily Pay option available!!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates menus and directs the training of cooks and other kitchen workers engaged in preparing and cooking foods to ensure an efficient and satisfactory food service by working with the Registered Dietitian

• Prepares meals, cooks and serves food while maintaining a high standard of quality and appearance

• Manages cost containment, inventory, and ordering of food and supplies

• Maintains kitchen and food safety standards according to County and State requirements

• Responsible for overall kitchen and dining room sanitation and cleanliness

• Hires, trains, supervises and orients dietary department employees and counsels when necessary

• Works with Registered Dietitian to meet the clinical requirements for the health of our residents

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

• Successful completion of a formal culinary training program.

• Experience in-line cooking for 3 plus years in medium to high volume restaurant (100 plus people) and 3 plus years supervising a minimum of 5 employees.

Benefits:

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Retirement plan/401k

• Paid time off

• Flexible schedule

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