Cook

Harborview at Lansdale; Lansdale (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Harborview at Lansdale is seeking a Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents in a healthcare setting. You will follow planned menus, therapeutic diet orders, and food safety standards to deliver high-quality meals.

Responsibilities include cooking breakfasts and lunches, preparing therapeutic diets, ensuring portion control, and maintaining sanitary kitchen conditions. The role requires standing for long periods and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of cooking experience in healthcare or institutional food service.
• ServSafe 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.

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

ServSafe certification

Therapeutic diets knowledge

Physical stamina

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