Cook

Foothill Acres Rehabilitation & Nursing Center; Hillsborough Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Foothill Acres Rehab and Nursing Center is seeking a Full-time Cook in Hillsborough Township, NJ. The role focuses on preparing meals that meet dietary guidelines and patient needs, in a kitchen that values safety and quality.

Expect daytime hours, five days per week with alternating weekends, and a strong emphasis on teamwork and food quality. Ideal candidates have ServSafe, 1–3 years of cooking experience, healthcare setting exposure, and Kosher cooking knowledge.

Qualifications

• ServSafe Certification Required, must have a passion for cooking.
• 1–3 years of cooking experience.
• Experience in a healthcare setting and Kosher experience a huge plus.
• Must be able to follow production sheets and standardized recipes.

Responsibilities

• Handles and prepares food in accordance with sanitary regulations.
• Prepares nutritionally appropriate meals, including modified diets as directed.
• Cares for dietary equipment and follows menus.

Skills

ServSafe Certification

Cooking experience

Healthcare experience

Kosher experience

Follow production sheets

Job description

Attention Cooks!!

• Are you looking for a healthy work/life balance?
• Are you looking for daytime work hours?
• Are you looking for a company that offers competitve compensation with excellent benefits?

Foothill Acres Rehab and Nursing is looking for a Full-time Cook to join their team. The cook has a major impact on the atmosphere in the kitchen. We are looking for a skilled individual who takes pride in and stands behind the product that leaves your kitchen. This position works 5 days a week with every other weekend off.

Responsibilities include:

Handles and prepares food in accordance with federal, state and local sanitary regulations.
Prepares nutritionally appropriate and appetizing meals, including modified consistency and therapeutic diets, as directed by Food Service Director and/or Supervisor.
Properly cares for dietary equipment.
Follows menus and special diet instructions.
Takes food temperatures per policy and ensures food items are prepared, cooled and stored in adherence to corporate, local, state and federal guidelines.
Other duties as assigned by the Director or Supervisor

• Ensures resident guest satisfaction.
• Responds quickly to resident or guest requests.
• Reports any resident comments or concerns to Dining Services Manager immediately.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures of Foothill Acres.
• Attends all in-services training and pre-shift meetings.
• Handles equipment safely and quietly to minimize breakage.
• Performs all duties in adherence to Foothill Acres standards.
• Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
• Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward all residents, visitors and co-workers

Qualifications:

ServSafe Certification Required, must have a passion for cooking.

1-3 years of cooking experience
Experience in a healthcare setting and Kosher experience a huge plus
Must be able to follow production sheets and standardized recipes

Excellent salary and benefits