Cook

Mile Bluff Medical Center; New Lisbon (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Crest View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in New Lisbon, WI seeks a Cook to prepare meals per Blueprint menus and dietary requirements for residents and guests. The role involves cooking in large quantities and ensuring accurate portioning and safe food handling.

The position requires a high school diploma, 1+ year of related experience, and food safety awareness. Prior healthcare kitchen experience is a plus, with attention to detail and strong teamwork essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years of related work experience preferred.
• Always Food Safe certification is highly recommended.
• Healthcare experience is a plus.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Set up dining and serving areas for lunch and dinner.
• Prepare breakfast and lunch for residents and guests.
• Clean kitchen and dining areas, wash dishes, and maintain prep area and equipment.
• Store deliveries and rotate products properly.
• Portion food according to nursing home standards and dietary needs.
• Prepare ready-to-serve items for the nutrition center.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Computer literacy

Follow recipes

Kitchen equipment

Sanitation standards

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

General Information:

Job title: Cook

Location: Crest View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center - New Lisbon, WI

Schedules Available: Full-time, 80 hours per week; 5:00am - 1:30pm.

Weekend rotation: Every other weekend

Holiday rotation: Every other holiday

Position Summary:

The Cook/Baker position prepares and cooks food in accordance with Blueprint menus and required dietary restrictions, cooking in large amounts. This is performed to feed residents who live or stay in the facility.

Position Responsibilities:

• Ensure that areas are set up properly for lunch/dinner and serve food and drinks to residents in the dining room and on meal trays.
• Prepare food for breakfast and food for lunch for residents and guests.
• Clean the kitchen and dining area and wash dishes. Clean prep area, wipe down appliances, recalibrate thermometers, and empty garbage.
• Put product away that has been delivered by truck.
• Portion food in compliance with nursing home and elder nutrition program standards.
• Prepare ready food items for pick up for the nutrition center.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years of related work experience required.
• Always Food Safe certification highly recommended.
• Experience working in the healthcare industry a plus.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Intermediate proficiency with computers required.
• Ability to read and follow large-scale recipes.
• Understanding of commercial kitchen equipment.
• Understanding of sanitation regulations and various dietary needs.
• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.