Cook

Westminster Nursing and Rehab; Maryland; Presencial; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Westminster Nursing and Rehab is seeking a dedicated cook to prepare meals for residents across breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including therapeutic and modified diets. The role emphasizes maintaining high standards of taste, texture, temperature, and appearance.

You will collaborate with dietary staff to implement resident diet orders, monitor inventory, and help with dining room service and special events. Sanitation and accuracy in documentation are essential.

Qualificações

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Proven experience as a cook, preferably in healthcare, long-term care, or assisted living preferred.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets, food safety, and sanitation (e.g., ServSafe certification).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsabilidades

• Meal Preparation: Cook and plate meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including special requests, substitutes, and therapeutic/modified diets (e.g., pureed, diabetic, low-sodium).
• Quality & Standards: Ensure food meets standards for taste, texture, temperature, and appearance; sample food before serving.
• Food Safety & Sanitation: Maintain a clean, organized kitchen, clean equipment, and properly store, rotate, and label food.
• Dietary Compliance: Work with dietary staff to understand and implement resident diet orders and nutritional needs, noting resident consumption.
• Inventory & Supplies: Monitor and report food/supply needs, assist with ordering, and manage inventory.
• Documentation: Accurately record food temperatures, meal production, and inventory.
• Dining Room Support: Assist with setting up/taking down dining areas, serving meals, and delivering food to resident rooms.
• Special Events: Help plan and prepare food for parties, holidays, and other facility events.
• Equipment Maintenance: Monitor kitchen equipment functionality and report issues immediately.

Conhecimentos

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Independent work

Formação académica

High School Diploma or GED

Ferramentas

ServSafe certification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Duties & Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation: Cook and plate meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including special requests, substitutes, and therapeutic/modified diets (e.g., pureed, diabetic, low-sodium).
• Quality & Standards: Ensure food meets standards for taste, texture, temperature, and appearance; sample food before serving.
• Food Safety & Sanitation: Maintain a clean, organized kitchen, clean equipment, and properly store, rotate, and label food.
• Dietary Compliance: Work with dietary staff to understand and implement resident diet orders and nutritional needs, noting resident consumption.
• Inventory & Supplies: Monitor and report food/supply needs, assist with ordering, and manage inventory.
• Documentation: Accurately record food temperatures, meal production, and inventory.
• Dining Room Support: Assist with setting up/taking down dining areas, serving meals, and delivering food to resident rooms.
• Special Events: Help plan and prepare food for parties, holidays, and other facility events.
• Equipment Maintenance: Monitor kitchen equipment functionality and report issues immediately.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Proven experience as a cook, preferably in healthcare, long-term care, or assisted living preferred.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets, food safety, and sanitation (e.g., ServSafe certification).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Working Conditions

• May involve standing for long periods, lifting, and working with hot equipment.
• Adherence to strict schedules and health regulations is required.
• kitchen environment.

Hours:

6:00am-2:30pm