Cook

Forestmanorhealth; Northport (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Northport is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents. The role involves following recipes, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring food safety compliance. Ideal candidates will have experience in institutional food service and a high school diploma. Join a supportive team focused on quality care and dietary needs.

Qualifications

• One year experience as a cook in an institutional food service setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares palatable, nourishing meals for residents.
• Handles and stores food items according to regulations.
• Maintains kitchen equipment and workspaces.

Skills

Food Preparation

Food Safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Forest Manor Health and Rehab is seeking a Cook. The following statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Summary

Prepares palatable, nourishing, well-balanced meals to meet the daily nutritional and special dietary needs for each resident.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Handles, stores, and disposes of raw and prepared food items according to company and facility procedures, complying with state and federal regulations.
• Follows production schedules and standardized recipes aligned with menu cycles developed by Registered Dietitians.
• Prepares food alternatives to accommodate resident choices.
• Maintains food service equipment and workspaces in a clean and safe condition, following facility policies and applicable regulations.
• Responsible for opening and/or closing the kitchen.

Entry Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One-year experience as a cook in an institutional food service setting preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• May serve as Lead for Food Service Aides in the absence of the Manager and Assistant Food Services Manager.
• May assist in completing annual evaluations for direct reports.

Physical Demands and Environment

• Work in an institutional kitchen environment, may require sitting, bending, stooping, seeing, talking, and hearing.
• May occasionally lift or move items up to 50 pounds.
• Exposure to blood, body fluids, fumes, airborne particles, and chemicals, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job functions: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare