Cook

ISH Dining Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ISH Dining Services in Philadelphia is seeking a Nursing Home Cook to prepare meals per recipes and menu requirements, while keeping a clean, organized kitchen and assisting with tray service and plating. You will ensure timely serving and work with the dietary team to plan special diets for residents.

The role requires experience in nursing home cooking or similar settings, ability to work fast-paced environments, strong attention to detail, and solid teamwork.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Nursing Home Cook or in a similar role preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and instructions.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull food carts and supplies (up to 50 pounds).

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking meals according to recipe and menu requirements.
• Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment.
• Assisting with tray service and plating of meals.
• Ensuring that all food is served promptly and to the residents’ satisfaction.
• Collaborating with dietary team to plan and prepare special diets and meals.
• Maintaining accurate records of food preparation and inventory.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Job description

++Position Overview:++

• Preparing and cooking meals according to recipe and menu requirements
• Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment
• Assisting with tray service and plating of meals
• Ensuring that all food is served promptly and to the residents’ satisfaction
• Collaborating with dietary team to plan and prepare special diets and meals
• Maintaining accurate records of food preparation and inventory

++Cook Requirements:++

• Prior experience as a Nursing Home Cook or in a similar role preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and instructions
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to lift, push, and pull food carts and supplies (up to 50 pounds)