Cook

Elm Management; Lansdale (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Elm Management in Lansdale, PA is seeking a Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents in a healthcare setting, following planned menus and therapeutic diets. The role requires at least 1 year of cooking experience, ability to stand long hours, and adherence to food safety standards; ServSafe certification preferred.

This is a full-time daytime shift 5:30am–1:30pm with opportunities to lead dietary aides.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of cooking experience; healthcare or institutional food service preferred
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and texture modifications a plus
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook breakfast and lunch per standardized recipes and the menu cycle
• Prepare therapeutic and texture-modified diets (mechanical soft, puréed, renal, diabetic, etc.) per diet orders
• Follow portion control and tray line procedures to ensure accurate, timely meal service
• Take and log food temperatures; label, date, and rotate stock
• Maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen in compliance with DOH and food safety regulations
• Assist with receiving and storing deliveries; report low inventory to the Food Service Director
• Direct dietary aides on shift as needed

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety

Therapeutic diet knowledge

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

ServSafe Food Handler or Manager certification preferred

Job description

Department: Dietary · Reports to: Food Service Director · Openings: 1 · Status: Full-time · Shift: 5:30a–1:30p

Position Summary The Cook prepares nutritious, appealing meals for residents according to planned menus, therapeutic diet orders, and food safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook breakfast and lunch per standardized recipes and the menu cycle

• Prepare therapeutic and texture-modified diets (mechanical soft, puréed, renal, diabetic, etc.) per diet orders

• Follow portion control and tray line procedures to ensure accurate, timely meal service

• Take and log food temperatures; label, date, and rotate stock

• Maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen in compliance with DOH and food safety regulations

• Assist with receiving and storing deliveries; report low inventory to the Food Service Director

• Direct dietary aides on shift as needed

Qualifications

• 1+ year of cooking experience; healthcare or institutional food service preferred

• ServSafe Food Handler or Manager certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)

• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and texture modifications a plus

• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs