Cook

Brookdale Premier Addiction Recovery; Scotrun (PA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookdale Premier Addiction Recovery is seeking a full-time Cook for the on-site dietary services in Scotrun, PA. You will review menus, prepare meals, and ensure dietary needs are met with accuracy and care. The role requires at least one year of cook experience and adherence to HACCP standards.

Nutrition staff will guide meal planning, and you will help maintain quality, safety, and timely service in a facility-focused kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1-year experience as a cook or similar role is required.

Responsibilities

• Review menus prior to preparation of food.
• Inspect special diet trays to assure the correct diet is served to each patient.
• Complete administrative forms and reports for the Director of Dietary Services.
• Work with the facility's clinical nutritionist and dietitian as needed.
• Ensure all food procedures follow established policies and HACCP procedures.
• Establish a food service production line to ensure meals are prepared on time.
• Prepare meals according to planned menus and standardized recipes.
• Serve meals with proper portion control and appealing presentation.
• Prepare and serve dietary and therapeutic foods as required.

Skills

Food preparation

Dietary guidelines

HACCP procedures

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Position Summary:

The Cook prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and established policies and procedures, and as directed by the Director of Dietary Services and/or Clinical Nutritionist, to assure that quality food service is provided at all times.

Essential Job Functions:

• Review menus prior to preparation of food.
• Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to each patient.
• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submit to the Director of Dietary Services.
• Work with the facility’s clinical nutritionist and dietitian as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.
• Ensure that all food procedures are followed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Assist in establishing a food service production line, etc., to assure that meals are prepared on time.
• Process diet changes and new diets as received from the Nursing Department.
• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.
• Ensure that all meals are correctly prepared and ready to be served at designated meal times
• Oversee and help with dishwashing and daily garbage removal
• Oversee and adhere to all kitchen, dining room and site HACCP procedures
• Ensure that receipt of all foods are stored properly and rotated
• Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is being served.
• Prepare and serve patients nutritional snacks.
• Assure that appropriate cutlery and equipment are provided with each meal and/or snack.
• Assist the Director of Dietary Services in reviewing treatment plans to assure that a patient’s dietary needs are being met.
• Prepare and serve substitute foods to patients who refuse foods served.

Knowledge, Education, & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1-year experience as a cook or similar role is required.

Employment Status: Full-Time

Schedule: Sunday to Thursday

Work Location: On-Site in Scotrun, PA

Compensation: Pay Range: $19-24/hr.