Cook

Preferred Care at Hamilton; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental insurance

Continuous professional training

Competitive pay and benefits

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Preferred Care At Hamilton is seeking a Cook to join our healthcare team in Hamilton, NJ. You will prepare and serve food, including texture-modified and therapeutic diets, following the facility menu and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include ensuring proper receiving, storage, preparation, sanitation, and assisting dietary aides as needed. A professional, team-oriented approach and the ability to direct others in the supervisor's absence are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, speak and understand English, follow directions and complete tasks.
• Must be detail-oriented, well-groomed and professional.
• Knowledge of quantity food production and serving techniques, nutrition and sanitation rules.

Responsibilities

• The Cook prepares and serves food including texture modified and therapeutic diets according to the facility menu.
• Prepares food according to federal, state and local standards and policies to ensure quality service.
• Assists in proper receiving, storage, preparation, serving, sanitation and cleaning procedures.
• Acts as a team player and may direct other employees in the absence of the Dining Services Director.

Skills

English proficiency

Detail-oriented

Team player

Food safety knowledge

Education

Sanitation & safety training

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