Cook

FutureCare Health & Management; Reisterstown (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth ladder

Employee referral bonus program

401K plan

Job summary

FutureCare Health & Management is seeking an experienced Cook to join our nutrition department. You will lead kitchen operations, ensure safe food handling, and prepare nutritious meals following therapeutic diets.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and Serve Safe certification, with at least 2 years in healthcare food service. Competitive pay and benefits are provided in a Maryland facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Active Serve Safe certification is required.
• At least 2 years of culinary experience in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to supervise and lead a kitchen team.
• Strong math skills for converting recipe quantities.
• Ability to follow written recipes and verbal instructions.
• Experience cooking to scale in a healthcare environment.
• Knowledge of sanitation practices and equipment cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food in a sanitary and safe manner.
• Plate dishes that are appetizing and meet portion sizes.
• Follow menus, recipes, and dietary restrictions.
• Maintain clean work areas and sanitize after food preparation.
• Monitor inventory and reduce waste, reporting shortages.
• Coordinate with dietary staff to support modified diets.
• Supervise dietary aides and porters as needed.
• Follow safety guidelines and quality standards.

Skills

Healthcare culinary experience

Leadership ability

Recipe quantity math

Following verbal/written instructions

Sanitation and food handling

Communication with staff

Supervising dietary aides

Modified diets knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Serve Safe certification

Job description

Overview

At FutureCare our Cooks work as an integral part of the nutrition department to ensure our residents are receiving the proper care and nutrition to promote good health and well-being. Recognized as a member of the department management team, our Cooks will lead, supervise, organize, and direct the delivery of proper nutrition and other food services throughout the facility.

Proud to be the only healthcare company in Baltimore to be named a “Top Workplace” for 14 years in a row and recognized in US Newsweek as "Best Nursing Homes", FutureCare stands out as a leader in managing health care across a continuum of care. We are known for recognizing hard work and dedication and reward our team members for their compassion and care. We also offer a Competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits Package, Flex/Advance Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Growth Ladder, Employee Referral Bonus Program, Employee Assistance, and matching 401K Plan.

• Competitive Salary
• Excellent Benefits Package
• Flex/Advance Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Growth Ladder
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance
• matching 401K Plan

***Competitive Pay $18.00 - 19.50/hr***

Salary Disclosure Statement

The salary mentioned above reflects the potential base pay range for this role. Bonuses or other incentives (if applicable) are offered separately and paid pursuant to the relevant program schedule. All employment offers will consider such factors as overall experience, job-related qualifications, location, certifications/training, etc.

Responsibilities

• Handle and prepare food in a sanitary manner
• Prepare food which is palatable and appetizing in appearance
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Keep your work area clean and sanitize work area after food preparation
• Follow written menus and recipes.
• Understand and be able to prepare therapeutic diets
• Makes appropriate menu substitutions when necessary.
• Monitors shortages and excesses of food and supplies; informs immediate supervisor
• Be responsible for avoiding food waste
• Assume responsibility for meeting meal schedules
• Work cooperatively with food service staff and other departments

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Current/valid Serve Safe certification
• Minimum 2 years of culinary experience in a health care environment
• Ability to lead and supervise individuals
• Sufficient mathematical skills for the conversion of recipe quantities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction, particularly recipes
• Proven ability to cook to scale within a healthcare environment
• Basic knowledge to properly utilize and clean production equipment
• Awareness of efficient and appropriate utilization of leftovers.
• Knowledge of food service sanitation and proper food handling practices
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to provide supervision for a group of employees: dietary aides and porters
• Basic understanding of modified diets
• Knowledge of general sanitation and proper food handling practices
• Ability to provide guidance and direction to new employees
• Ability to deal with people in a tactful, diplomatic and respectful manner

Equal Opportunity Employer

FutureCare has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all and welcome all applications.