Cook

West Newton HealthCare; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical

FSA

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Life Assistance Program

Home and Auto Insurance Discounts

Verizon wireless discounts

Job summary

Next Step Healthcare is seeking a dedicated food service professional to prepare and cook large quantities of meals in a healthcare setting. You will follow menus, ensure food safety and quality, and collaborate with the Food Service Director to meet resident needs.

Experience in a culinary environment and ServSafe certification are required. The role emphasizes confidentiality, safety, teamwork, and responsive service to residents and families.

Qualifications

• Experience in a culinary environment and large volume food preparation.
• ServSafe certification is required.
• Maintain confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (HIPAA).

Responsibilities

• Read menus, recipes, and reviews with Food Service Director, all necessary steps in meal preparation.
• Prepare all necessary menu items in accordance with established standards.
• Determine quantity of all food needed in meal preparation.
• Follow recipes.
• Ensure that all federal, state, department, and other necessary government agency requirements are met in the preparation of food.
• Ensure all supplies and equipment are kept in a clean/sanitary condition.
• Promote a culture of safety.
• Contribute to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented and responsive to the concerns of co-workers, residents and families.
• Participate in quality improvement activities (QAPI) as requested.
• Demonstrates organizational and critical thinking skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to create a resident-centered environment.
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.

Skills

Caring/Compassion

Accountability

Effective Communication

Detail Oriented

Confidentiality

Team Player

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

At Next Step Healthcare, we know that working in the healthcare industry is more than just a job – it’s a way of life reserved for the most compassionate, caring, and hard-working individuals. We are privileged to work alongside people who believe, like we do, that locally owned and operated healthcare facilities should go beyond simply “meeting the needs” of its residents.

Pay Range: $21.50 - $22.60

Prepares and cooks food in large quantities according to diet, consistency, and cycles of menu. Monitors methods of food handling, preparation, meal service and equipment cleaning.

• Read menus, recipes, and reviews with Food Service Director, all necessary steps in meal preparation
• Prepare all necessary menu items in accordance with established standards
• Determine quantity of all food needed in meal preparation
• Follow recipes
• Ensure that all federal, state, department, and other necessary government agency requirements are met in the preparation of food
• Ensure all supplies and equipment are kept in a clean/sanitary condition
• Promote a culture of safety
• Contribute to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented and responsive to the concerns of co-workers, residents and families
• Participate in quality improvement activities (QAPI) as requested
• Maintain confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (HIPAA) at all times
• Demonstrates organizational and critical thinking skills
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to create a resident-centered environment
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations

Benefits include but not limited to:

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday)
• Medical
• FSA
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Life Assistance Program
• Home and Auto Insurance Discounts
• Verizon wireless discounts (22% discount)

Qualifications: Experience in a culinary environment, large volume food preparation and service is preferred. Must have ServSafe certification.

• Caring/Compassion
• Accountability
• Effective Communication
• Detail Oriented
• Confidentiality
• Team Player

If you have a passion for helping people, for making them feel safe, respected, cared for and listened to, then your next step is with us.

Next Step Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity / Aff...

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, or national origin.