Cook

Lancaster-Nursing-and-Rehabilitation-Center; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation is seeking an Assistant Cook to provide nutritious, quality meals to residents on campus in Lancaster, PA. This role supports meal preparation, adheres to planned menus, and helps maintain therapeutic diets.

The position offers 1st and 2nd shifts with every other weekend required; training provided for candidates with healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as a line cook in a kitchen.
• Healthcare setting experience preferred; training available.
• Strong customer service and willingness to go the extra mile.
• Good time management and ability to multi-task in a busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Review menus prior to preparation of food.
• Prepare meals according to planned menus and substitutions.
• Serve meals that are palatable and visually appealing.
• Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menu.
• Ensure correct portion control and serve trays.
• Coordinate dietary service with other departments.

Skills

Line cook experience

Customer service

Time management

Multi-tasking

Job description

Overview:

Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation is a 446-bed long term care facility with a beautiful campus in Lancaster, PA is seeking to hire an Assistant Cookto provide nutritious, quality meals to the residents we care for.

Job Type:

Part Time/Full Time

Schedule:

1st & 2nd Shifts available

every other weekend required

The Company:

• We are a 446-bed facility offering long term care
• We are dedicated to providing top-quality care to our residents
• We are committed to team-oriented outcomes and person-centered care
• We value our employees by offering opportunities for career advancement

The most successful candidate for this position

• Has prior line-cook experience
• Previously worked in a healthcare setting (preferred, but we will train the right people!)
• Employs great customer service skills and is always willing to go the extra mile
• Possesses good time management and the ability to multi-task

The responsibilities & duties:

• Review menus prior to preparation of food
• Prepare meals following planned menus and make only authorized food substitutes
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance
• Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menu
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures
• Inspect special diet trays to assure that correct diet is served to residents
• Assist in establishing service production lines to assure that meals are prepared on time
• Assumes responsibility for tray line and serves on tray line as necessary
• Interpret department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, family members, etc., as needed and appropriate
• Coordinate dietary service with other departments as necessary

The benefits forqualifiedemployees:

• Health & Dental Insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.