Cook

Ghent Assisted Living; Town of Ghent (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Responsibilities include reviewing menus, planning diet menus, preparing meals per recipes and dietary needs, serving portions, coordinating with other departments, and maintaining sanitary kitchen practices. Must lift up to 50 pounds and have High School or GED.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• 1 year dietary experience in hospital, skilled nursing facility, or related medical facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review menu prior to preparation of food.
• Assist in planning regular and special diet menus in accordance with sanitary regulations
• Assist in establishing food service production to assure that meals are prepared on time
• Prepare meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance
• Prepare food in accordance with recipes and special diets
• Prepare substitute foods
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures
• Coordinate dietary services with other departments as necessary
• Assist in inventorying and storing in-coming food, supplies, etc. as necessary
• Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available
• Make sure that all food items are properly stored, covered and dated in all refrigerators in the kitchen, remove out dated food items in accordance to the policies & procedures of the department.
• Ensure that the kitchen is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment are maintained
• Assist maintain food storage areas in a clean andproperly arranged manner at all times
• Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to the FSD or designee.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Skills

Dietary experience

Education

High School/GED

Job description

New Rate ( $18.50/hr )

We offer the Following:

• Premium Compensation
• Great Benefits Package
• Professional Growth & Stability

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Duties and Responsibilities:

May include all or part of the following but not limited to:

• Review menu prior to preparation of food.
• Assist in planning regular and special diet menus in accordance with sanitary regulations
• Assist in establishing food service production to assure that meals are prepared on time
• Prepare meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance
• Prepare food in accordance with recipes and special diets
• Prepare substitute foods
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures
• Coordinate dietary services with other departments as necessary
• Assist in inventorying and storing in-coming food, supplies, etc. as necessary
• Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available
• Make sure that all food items are properly stored, covered and dated in all refrigerators in the kitchen, remove out dated food items in accordance to the policies & procedures of the department.
• Ensure that the kitchen is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment are maintained
• Assist maintain food storage areas in a clean andproperly arranged manner at all times
• Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to the FSD or designee.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Qualifications & Requirements:High School/ GED

1 year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred.

New Rate ( $18.50/hr )

Work Location: One location

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.

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