Cook - Full Time - Flagstaff Veterans Home

Powerlink; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider is seeking a skilled Dietary Cook to join their Foodservice Operations team in Flagstaff, AZ. The role involves food preparation and production control under the supervision of Culinary and Dietary Managers. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of relevant cooking experience, and be able to work shifts including weekends. Knowledge of cooking methods and safety compliance is essential. This position is ideal for those living in or around Flagstaff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum two years of experience as a cook in long term care or other healthcare setting.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English to communicate effectively with others.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays with flexible hours.
• Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Background in safety and sanitation compliance.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to stand up to 10 hours a day.
• Must be local to Flagstaff, AZ and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of the Culinary Manager and the Dietary Manager.
• Have skills in food preparation, production control, inventory control, kitchen safety, sanitation, equipment use and cleaning/sanitizing.
• Assist the manager with ordering and receiving as necessary.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and assist dietary aides as necessary.

Job description

Powerlink has an immediate need for a skilled Dietary Cook with a solid work history to join our Foodservice Operations team. Powerlink is a provider of Healthcare Integrated Services to Long-Term Care and Senior Living Facilities, throughout the United States, located in Warren, MI. We provide award-winning and highly successful solutions within the areas of Food and Nutrition Services, Environmental Services, Institutional Laundry Services and Facility Maintenance.

Job Summary

The Dietary Cook works under the supervision of the Culinary Manager and the Dietary Manager. The cook must have skills in food preparation, production control, inventory control, kitchen safety, sanitation, equipment use and cleaning/sanitizing, food safety, recipe adherence, therapeutic diets, and modified textured foods and liquids. Assists the manager with ordering and receiving as necessary. The cook is responsible for maintaining a clean a safe work area and assisting dietary aides as necessary.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience as a cook in long term care or other healthcare setting.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English to communicate effectively with others.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays with flexible hours.
• Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Background in safety and sanitation compliance.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to stand up to 10 hours a day.
• Must be local to Flagstaff, AZ and surrounding areas.

Preferred Qualification

• Current ServSafe® certification or Food Handler certification.