Cook

M2 HEALTHCARE LTD; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life insurance plans

Job summary

M2 HEALTHCARE LTD in New York is seeking an Experienced Cook to join our TEAM. A Cook prepares and assists with food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner while following dietary restrictions and offering alternatives for residents.

The role requires institutional cooking experience, knowledge of sanitation, and the ability to follow instructions. Candidates should have a high school education and a sanitation certificate, with a compassionate approach to elder care.

Qualifications

• Experience in institutional cooking.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation and hygienic methods.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Sincere desire to work with elders and others who have a limited capacity for self-care.
• Mental & physical capacity to perform the essential job functions with or without accommodations.
• Work with and provides care to individuals of a wide range of personality types and maturity levels.
• The ability to demonstrate creative initiative and mature judgment in making competent decisions.
• Consistently maintain courteous, empathic, and professional attitude.
• Maintain confidentiality of all activities and persons.
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times.
• Communicate and comprehend orally and in writing to effectively receive and share information as necessary to perform job duties.
• Transportation accessible to enable flexibility of work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Follow dietary restrictions and provide alternatives for residents.

Skills

Institutional cooking

Food safety & sanitation

Verbal & written instructions

Empathy for elders

Teamwork

Communication

Professional appearance

Confidentiality

Flexible transportation

Creative initiative

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dietary experience in hospital/SNF

Sanitation certificate

Ability to cook large quantities

Dietary procedures knowledge

Job description

Looking for an Experienced Cook to come join our TEAM!

Day Shift Available

A comprehensive benefit package includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life insurance plans

POSITION SUMMARY:

A Cook prepares and assists with food preparation for breakfast, lunch, and dinner while following specific dietary restrictions and provides alternatives for our residents.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Some experience in institutional cooking.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation and hygienic methods.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Sincere desire to work with elders and others who have a limited capacity for self-care.
• Mental & physical capacity to perform the essential job functions with or without accommodations.
• Work with and provides care to individuals of a wide range of personality types and maturity levels.
• The ability to demonstrate creative initiative and mature judgment in making competent decisions.
• Consistently maintain courteous, empathic, and professional attitude.
• Maintain confidentiality of all activities and persons.
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times.
• Communicate and comprehend orally and in writing to effectively receive and share information as necessary to perform job duties.
• Transportation accessible to enable flexibility of work schedule.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or equivalent
• One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred (but not necessary)
• Must have a sanitation certificate
• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities
• Must be knowledgeable of dietary procedures