Cook

Paramount Community Living and Rehab; Newton (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

PTO Plan

Job summary

Paramount Community Living and Rehab is seeking a full-time Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents in Newton, KS. The role collaborates with the dietary team to follow dietary guidelines, ensure portion control, and deliver meals in a safe kitchen environment.

You will handle special diets, assist with inventory, and support dietary needs while maintaining quality and comforting meals for residents in a skilled nursing setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary certification or degree preferred.
• Experience in healthcare or institutional kitchen settings is a plus.
• Ability to lift and move objects, stand for long periods, and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation according to menus, dietary guidelines, and resident needs.
• Follow standardized recipes and ensure portion control for consistency and quality.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and food safety per health regulations.
• Adjust recipes to meet dietary restrictions and preferences while meeting nutritional requirements.
• Assist with inventory management and stocking of supplies.
• Collaborate with dietary staff to review menus and address resident needs.
• Record food temperatures, portions, and dietary modifications as required.
• Participate in ongoing training on safety, dietary trends, and best practices in food prep.
• Deliver groceries to residents as needed.

Skills

Food safety

Recipes & dietary guidelines

Organizational skills

Communication & interpersonal

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; culinary certification preferred

Job description

Cook

Job Title: Cook/ Grocery

Location: Newton, KS

Department: Kitchen

Reports to: Dietician/Dietary Manager

Position Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

As a Cook, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the preparation and delivery of nutritious and delicious meals for our residents. You will work closely with the dietary team to follow dietary guidelines and accommodate special dietary needs, while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment. Your contributions will enhance the overall well-being and satisfaction of our residents in our skilled nursing facility.

Work Environment:

This position operates in a clinical healthcare environment.

Responsibilities:

• Meal Preparation: Prepare and cook a variety of meals according to planned menus, dietary guidelines, and individual resident needs, including specialized diets (e.g., low sodium, diabetic, gluten-free).

• Menu Adherence: Follow standardized recipes and portion control procedures to ensure consistency and quality of meals.

• Kitchen Safety: Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen, including proper handling and storage of food items in compliance with health and safety regulations.

• Resident Needs: Adjust recipes and meal plans to accommodate residents’ dietary restrictions and preferences, while ensuring that all nutritional requirements are met.

• Inventory Management: Assist in ordering and stocking food supplies, ensuring that inventory levels are maintained and that all food items are stored properly.

• Collaboration: Work with dietary staff and other healthcare professionals to plan and review menus and to address any resident concerns or changes in dietary needs.

• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of food temperatures, portion sizes, and dietary modifications as required.

• Training: Participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to stay current with food safety standards, dietary trends, and best practices in food preparation.

• Delivery groceries to the houses

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; culinary certification or degree in a relevant field preferred.

• Experience: Proven experience as a cook, preferably in a healthcare or institutional setting. Experience with special diets and dietary restrictions is a plus.

• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and move heavy objects, stand for extended periods, and work in a fast-paced environment.

• Communications:Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of healthcare professionals and build positive relationships with residents and their families.

• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and transfer residents as needed, and to perform tasks that require physical stamina and endurance.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

• Ability to follow recipes and dietary guidelines accurately.

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with residents and staff.

Benefits:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• 401K

• PTO Plan