Cook

Essential Healthcare Management; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation - New Haven, CT is hiring a Full Time Dietary Cook. The role involves preparing nutritious meals for residents, following planned menus and dietary requirements, while keeping the kitchen clean and complying with safety standards.

Ideal candidates have healthcare or long-term care cooking experience, an understanding of therapeutic diets, and a strong commitment to reliability and teamwork. ServSafe Certification is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare or long-term care preferred.
• Knowledge of therapeutic and modified diets preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable attendance and strong teamwork skills.
• Must have ServSafe Certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus and dietary requirements.
• Follow sanitation, safety, and infection-control procedures.
• Assist with food prep, portioning, and serving.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen.
• Work closely with dietary staff and nursing team to meet resident needs.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Safety compliance

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Now Hiring: Full Time DIetary Cook

Advanced Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation - New Haven, CT

Join our compassionate team and make a difference every day!

We are seeking a dependable and experienced Dietary Cook to prepare nutritious, high-quality meals for residents of our skilled nursing facility. The ideal candidate is organized, team-oriented, and committed to maintaining excellent food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus and dietary requirements
• Follow sanitation, safety, and infection-control procedures
• Assist with food prep, portioning, and serving
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen
• Work closely with dietary staff and nursing team to meet resident needs

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience preferred (healthcare or long-term care experience a plus)
• Knowledge of therapeutic and modified diets preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable attendance and strong teamwork skills
• Must have Servsafe Certification