Cook

Preferred Care Management; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental insurance

Continuous professional and clinical培训

Competitive Pay

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Preferred Care At Hamilton is seeking a Cook to join our team of healthcare professionals in Hamilton, NJ. The Cook will prepare and serve food, including texture modified and therapeutic diets, following facility menus and regulatory standards.

The role requires teamwork, attention to detail, and adherence to sanitation and safety procedures. Candidates should be able to assist dietary staff and collaborate with the dining services team to support residents' nutrition and meal service.

Qualifications

• Specialized training in food service is desirable.
• Ability to read, speak and understand English.
• Ability to follow time schedules for meal preparation and serving.
• Maintains a neat, clean, well-groomed appearance.
• Dependable, with experience in quantity food production methods.

Responsibilities

• The Cook prepares and serves food including texture modified and therapeutic diets according to the facility menu.
• Prepares food in accordance with current applicable standards and regulations to ensure quality service.
• The Cook assists in assuring proper receiving, storage, preparation, serving, sanitation, and cleaning procedures.
• The Cook must be detail-oriented, well-groomed, act professionally and be a team player.
• The Cook must assist dietary aides as necessary, and direct other employees with approval.

Skills

English proficiency

Team player

Detail oriented

Food safety

Education

Food service training

Tools

Sanitation course

Job description

Preferred Care At Hamilton is currently looking for Cooks to join our team of healthcare professionals.

• Preferred Care At Hamilton Located In Hamilton, NJ
• We understand that you want to succeed not only as a person but also as a professional.
• At Preferred Care At Hamilton, we believe in providing our associates with growth opportunities through career advancement to help you reach your maximum potential.

Benefits for Qualified Associates

• Health Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Continuous professional and clinical training
• Competitive Pay and a nice benefit package
• Flexible work schedules

Position Summary

• The Cook prepares and serves food including texture modified and therapeutic diets according to the facility menu.
• Prepares food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, in line with our established policies and procedures, and, as may be directed by the Food Services Director, to ensure that quality food service is provided at all times.
• The Cook assists in assuring proper receiving, storage, preparation, serving, sanitation, and cleaning procedures are followed.
• The Cook must be detail-oriented, well-groomed, act professionally and must be a team player who works well with others.
• The Cook must assist dietary aides as necessary, and, directs other employees with approval and in the absence of the Dining Services Director.

Qualifications

• Specialized training in food service is desirable. May be required to successfully complete an approved sanitation and safety course.
• Ability to read, speak and understand English, follow directions and complete tasks.
• Ability to follow time schedules for meal preparation and serving.
• Maintains a neat, clean, well-groomed appearance.
• Dependable, with experience working in facilities utilizing quantity food production methods.
• General knowledge and understanding of nutrition.
• Ability to read and accurately apply requirements of food tray cards.
• Ability to maintain records and complete reports as required.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of quantity food production and serving techniques, food safety/sanitation requirements and procedures.
• Ability to interact positively with residents, client and other personnel and the public.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to lift/carry a maximum of 50 pounds, push/pull a maximum of 50 pounds, stand, sit, bend and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work around food and cleaning products.
• Every other weekend