Cook

Discovery Mood; Mount Pocono (PA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookdale in Scotrun, PA is seeking a full-time cook to support dietary services in a community setting. You will follow menus, prepare meals according to recipes, and ensure proper portioning and food safety standards under the direction of the Director of Dietary Services and Clinical Nutritionist.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of cook or similar kitchen experience. The role is on-site with a Sunday to Thursday schedule and pays $19–$24 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1-year experience as a cook or similar role is required.

Responsibilities

• Review menus prior to preparation of food.
• Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to each patient.
• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.

Skills

1 year cook experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Cook prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and established policies and procedures, and as directed by the Director of Dietary Services and/or Clinical Nutritionist, to assure that quality food service is provided at all times.

Essential Job Functions:

• Review menus prior to preparation of food.
• Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to each patient.
• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submit to the Director of Dietary Services.
• Work with the facility's clinical nutritionist and dietitian as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.
• Ensure that all food procedures are followed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Assist in establishing a food service production line, etc., to assure that meals are prepared on time.
• Process diet changes and new diets as received from the Nursing Department.
• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.
• Ensure that all meals are correctly prepared and ready to be served at designated meal times
• Oversee and help with dishwashing and daily garbage removal
• Oversee and adhere to all kitchen, dining room and site HACCP procedures
• Ensure that receipt of all foods are stored properly and rotated
• Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is being served.
• Prepare and serve patients nutritional snacks.
• Assure that appropriate cutlery and equipment are provided with each meal and/or snack.
• Assist the Director of Dietary Services in reviewing treatment plans to assure that a patient's dietary needs are being met.
• Prepare and serve substitute foods to patients who refuse foods served.

Knowledge, Education, & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1-year experience as a cook or similar role is required.

Employment Status: Full-Time

Schedule: Sunday to Thursday

Work Location: On-Site in Scotrun, PA

Compensation: Pay Range: $19-24/hr.

Reference Number: 13546

Department: Food Service

Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay Range: $19.00 - $24.00

Shift Hours & Dates: Sunday to Thursday

Virtual: No

Company: Brookdale

Location: Brookdale

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