Cook

Preferred Care Health Centers; Old Bridge (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Care Health Centers in Old Bridge is seeking a Cook to join our dietary team. The Cook will prepare and serve food including texture modified and therapeutic diets according to the facility menu, and work to ensure quality food service at all times.

The role requires adherence to safety and sanitation standards, a neat appearance, and the ability to work well with residents and staff in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Specialized training in food service is desirable.
• Ability to read, speak and understand English, follow directions and complete tasks.
• Ability to follow time schedules for meal preparation and serving.
• Maintains a neat, clean, well-groomed appearance.
• Dependable, with experience working in facilities utilizing quantity food production methods.
• General knowledge and understanding of nutrition.
• Ability to read and accurately apply requirements of food tray cards.
• Ability to maintain records and complete reports as required.
• Written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves food including texture modified and therapeutic diets.
• Ensures compliance with current standards, guidelines, and policies.
• Assists in receiving, storing, preparing, serving, sanitation, and cleaning procedures.
• Works as a team player and supports colleagues and supervisors.
• Directs other employees in the absence of the Dining Services Director.

Skills

Team player

Detail-oriented

Food service knowledge

English literacy

Nutrition basics

Record keeping

Job description

Preferred Care At Old Bridge is currently looking for a Cook to join our fabulous dietary team.

Cook Position Summary

• The Cook prepares and serves food including texture modified and therapeutic diets according to the facility menu.
• Prepares food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, in line with our established policies and procedures, and, as may be directed by the Food Services Director, to ensure that quality food service is provided at all times.
• The Cook assists in assuring proper receiving, storage, preparation, serving, sanitation, and cleaning procedures are followed.
• The Cook must be detail-oriented, well-groomed, act professionally and must be a team player who works well with others.
• The Cook must assist dietary aides as necessary, and, directs other employees with approval and in the absence of the Dining Services Director.

Cook Qualifications

• Specialized training in food service is desirable. May be required to successfully complete an approved sanitation and safety course.
• Ability to read, speak and understand English, follow directions and complete tasks.
• Ability to follow time schedules for meal preparation and serving.
• Maintains a neat, clean, well-groomed appearance.
• Dependable, with experience working in facilities utilizing quantity food production methods.
• General knowledge and understanding of nutrition.
• Ability to read and accurately apply requirements of food tray cards.
• Ability to maintain records and complete reports as required.
• Written and oral communication skills.Knowledge of quantity food production and serving techniques, food safety/sanitation requirements and procedures.
• Ability to interact positively with residents, client and other personnel and the public.

Cook Additional Requirements

• Must be able to lift/carry a maximum of 50 pounds, push/pull a maximum of 50 pounds, stand, sit, bend and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work around food and cleaning products.