Cook

Live Well Healthcare Solutions; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Insurance Benefits

Job summary

Live Well Healthcare Solutions, at Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, seeks a skilled Cook to join our team in a fast-paced Skilled Nursing Facility. You will prepare nutritious meals following standardized recipes and present dishes with care.

This role requires high-volume cooking expertise, strict sanitation, and the ability to support the Dietary Manager when needed. Full-time benefits include PTO and insurance; weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• Classically trained cook with experience in high-volume operations.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and portion control.
• Willingness to work every other weekend as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion and cook meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Plate and garnish dishes to ensure an attractive presentation.
• Support Dietary Manager during absences and maintain sanitation.
• Manage inventory and assist with recipe development and procurement.
• Handle special events and last-minute requests.

Skills

Culinary skills

High-volume cooking

Food safety

Job description

Live Well Healthcare Solutions

Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Cook – Nursing Facility

About Us

At Live Well Healthcare Solutions, we take immense personal pride in serving our communities through dedicated Dietary, Housekeeping, and Laundry services. The high standards of excellence we maintain reflect our core commitment to care. We take pride in being there for our employees—whatever they need, whatever it takes. If you are seeking an exciting and rewarding career opportunity in healthcare hospitality, Live Well Healthcare Solutions is the place for you!

Position Overview & Key Responsibilities

We are seeking a talented, classically trained Cook experienced in high-volume culinary operations to join our team at a Skilled Nursing Facility.

• Meal Preparation & Culinary Excellence: Accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, and cook a variety of nutritious meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner following standardized recipes.

• Plating & Presentation: Plate and garnish all cooked items expertly to ensure an attractive menu presentation.

• Leadership Support: Act as a liaison for the Dietary Manager during their absence to ensure seamless meal prep and delivery.

• Kitchen Sanitation: Maintain high sanitation standards by thoroughly cleaning the kitchen and all culinary equipment before and after food service.

• Inventory & Recipe Management: Manage inventory, handle stock rotation, assist with purchasing, and ensure recipe development and compliance.

• Special Events: Flexibly handle last-minute culinary requests for special events and facility functions.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) for Full-time Employees
• Insurance Benefits for Full-time Employees

**MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK EVERY OTHER WEEKEND.

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