Cook

Wedgemere HealthCare; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday

Medical

FSA

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Life Assistance Program

Home and Auto Insurance Discounts

Job summary

Next Step Healthcare in Taunton, MA is seeking a dedicated cook to prepare meals in a large-volume healthcare setting. You will follow menus, ensure food safety, and work with the Food Service Director to meet dietary needs and quality standards.

Requires ServSafe certification and experience in a culinary environment, with strong teamwork and communication skills. The role offers competitive pay and benefits in a compassionate, resident-centered facility.

Qualifications

• Experience in a culinary environment and large-volume food prep.
• Must have ServSafe certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food in large quantities according to diet, consistency and cycles of menu.
• Monitor methods of food handling, preparation, meal service and equipment cleaning.
• Read menus, recipes, and reviews with Food Service Director, all necessary steps in meal preparation.
• Prepare all menu items per established standards.
• Determine quantity of all food needed in meal preparation.
• Follow recipes and ensure compliance with government requirements.
• Keep all supplies and equipment clean and sanitary.
• Promote a culture of safety and teamwork.
• Contribute to an environment that is respectful and responsive to residents and families.
• Participate in quality improvement activities (QAPI).
• Maintain confidentiality and protect HIPAA information.
• Demonstrate organizational and critical thinking skills.
• Exhibit effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Create a resident-centered environment and respond to emergencies promptly.

Skills

Experience in culinary environment

Large volume food preparation

Detail oriented

Effective communication

Caring/Compassion

Accountability

Confidentiality

Team player

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

We know that working in the healthcare industry is more than just a job – it’s a way of life reserved for the most compassionate, caring, and hard-working individuals. We are privileged to work alongside people who believe, like we do, that locally owned and operated healthcare facilities should go beyond simply “meeting the needs” of its residents.

• Pay Range: $23.00 - $25.17

Prepares and cooks food in large quantities according to diet, consistency, and cycles of menu. Monitors methods of food handling, preparation, meal service and equipment cleaning.

• Read menus, recipes, and reviews with Food Service Director, all necessary steps in meal preparation
• Prepare all necessary menu items in accordance with established standards
• Determine quantity of all food needed in meal preparation
• Follow recipes
• Ensure that all federal, state, department, and other necessary government agency requirements are met in the preparation of food
• Ensure all supplies and equipment are kept in a clean/sanitary condition
• Promote a culture of safety
• Contribute to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented and responsive to the concerns of co-workers, residents and families
• Participate in quality improvement activities (QAPI) as requested
• Maintain confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (HIPAA) at all times
• Demonstrates organizational and critical thinking skills
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to create a resident-centered environment
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations

Benefits include but not limited to:

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday)
• Medical
• FSA
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Life Assistance Program
• Home and Auto Insurance Discounts

Qualifications:Experience in a culinary environment, large volume food preparation and service is preferred. Must have ServSafe certification.

• Caring/Compassion
• Accountability
• Effective Communication
• Detail Oriented
• Confidentiality
• Team Player

If you have a passion for helping people, for making them feel safe, respected, cared for and listened to, then your next step is with us.

Next Step Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity /

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, or national origin.