Cook

Live Well Healthcare Solutions; Lumberton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO for Full-time Employees

Insurance Benefits for Full-time Emplo

Job summary

Live Well Healthcare Solutions is seeking a skilled Cook for a Nursing Facility at Mount Holly Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. The role emphasizes preparation of nutritious meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a high-volume setting, with attention to presentation and sanitation.

The cook will support the Dietary Manager in their absence, manage kitchen inventory, and assist with recipe development and special events.

Qualifications

• Classically trained cook with high-volume culinary experience.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and ensure food safety.

Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation & Culinary Excellence: accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, and cook a variety of nutritious meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner following standardized recipes.
• Plating & Presentation: plate and garnish all cooked items to ensure an attractive menu presentation.
• Leadership Support: act as a liaison for the Dietary Manager during their absence to ensure seamless meal prep and delivery.
• Kitchen Sanitation: maintain high sanitation standards by thoroughly cleaning the kitchen and culinary equipment.
• Inventory & Recipe Management: manage inventory, handle stock rotation, assist with purchasing, and ensure recipe development and compliance.
• Special Events: flexibly handle last-minute culinary requests for special events and facility functions.

Job description

Live Well Healthcare Solutions

Mount Holly Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Cook – Nursing Facility

About Us

At Live Well Healthcare Solutions, we take immense personal pride in serving our communities through dedicated Dietary, Housekeeping, and Laundry services. The high standards of excellence we maintain reflect our core commitment to care. We take pride in being there for our employees—whatever they need, whatever it takes. If you are seeking an exciting and rewarding career opportunity in healthcare hospitality, Live Well Healthcare Solutions is the place for you!

Position Overview & Key Responsibilities

We are seeking a talented, classically trained Cook experienced in high-volume culinary operations to join our team at a Skilled Nursing Facility.

• Meal Preparation & Culinary Excellence: Accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, and cook a variety of nutritious meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner following standardized recipes.
• Plating & Presentation: Plate and garnish all cooked items expertly to ensure an attractive menu presentation.
• Leadership Support: Act as a liaison for the Dietary Manager during their absence to ensure seamless meal prep and delivery.
• Kitchen Sanitation: Maintain high sanitation standards by thoroughly cleaning the kitchen and all culinary equipment before and after food service.
• Inventory & Recipe Management: Manage inventory, handle stock rotation, assist with purchasing, and ensure recipe development and compliance.
• Special Events: Flexibly handle last-minute culinary requests for special events and facility functions.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) for Full-time Employees
• Insurance Benefits for Full-time Employees

**MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK EVERY OTHER WEEKEND.

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