Cook

AdamsPlace

Kennett (MO)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Earned Time Off

Holiday Incentive Pay

Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and

Life insurance

401k with generous company

Uniforms

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

NHC HealthCare Kennett is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our Food Nutrition Service Team in Kennett, MO. The role focuses on high-quality food preparation, production, service, and strict portion control using standardized recipes for patients and customers.

Experience in healthcare food service is preferred but not required; candidates should be able to work AM or PM shifts in a team-oriented environment that values care and collaboration.

Qualifications

Healthcare food service experience preferred, not required.
Familiar with using standardized recipes and portion control.
Ability to test and taste foods for appearance, flavor, aroma and temperature.

Responsibilities

Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies; date, label and store items properly.
Review menus, therapeutic menus, recipes and production sheets; prepare and serve diets as planned.
Follow standardized recipes and special diet orders; prepare quantities to meet service needs.
Test and taste foods of all consistencies; adjust as needed for appearance, flavor and temperature.
Time meal/snack preparation to meet service schedules for patients and customers.
Check trays for diet accuracy and deliver carts to floors as needed.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Teamwork

Job description

COOK for NHC HealthCare Kennett

Position: Cook

Are you looking to have fun in a work environment where you can express your talents and creativity, while making a difference in the lives of others? Come join our Food Nutrition Service Team! NHC fosters an environment of teamwork and provides opportunities in a culinary environment in a healthcare setting. The Dietary Cook performs specified duties to maintain high standards of quality food preparation, production, service, and portion control, using standardized recipes, for all customers.

Position Highlights

Assists in receiving and storing food and supplies to prevent waste and assure quality products. Dates, labels, and stores items properly. Uses proper food handling techniques.
Review's menus, therapeutic menus, recipes, and production sheets before preparing meals; prepares and serves diets properly, accurately, and attractively as planned using proper portions and special diet items.
Follows standardized recipes and special diet orders, preparing sufficient quantities to meet all service requirements.
Responsible for testing and tasting foods of all consistencies for proper appearance, flavor, aroma, and temperature and adjust if needed.
Responsible for timing of preparation of meals/snacks to meet time schedule for service for patients and customers to ensure all meals/snacks are served as scheduled.
Checks trays for accuracy of diets, preferences, and quality before they are delivered. Serves on tray line and delivers carts to floors as needed.

Work Schedule: AM and PM Shifts available

Job Type: Full Time and Part Time available

Why NHC?

We are celebrating our 50-year Anniversary at National HealthCare Corporation!! We offer a culture of recognition, empowerment, and fun. At NHC, we are all partners (employees) in a family - oriented work atmosphere where growth and opportunities are promoted. We provide competitive compensation with performance wage rate increases.

Experience

Healthcare food service experience preferred, not required

Benefits