Cook

A&P Payroll Management; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Paid time off

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation in Trenton, NJ is seeking a full-time Cook to join our dedicated team. The role involves preparing meals including modified textures, supervising dietary aides, and ensuring safety and sanitation in accordance with FDA/Food Code standards.

Applicants should have ServSafe or Sodexo healthcare cooking certification, at least 1 year of large-scale cooking experience, and weekend/holiday availability.

Qualifications

• Certification in healthcare cooking (ServSafe or Sodexo).
• Minimum one year of experience in large-scale cooking.
• Strong knowledge of large-scale and therapeutic food preparation.
• Ability to perform physical work and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food for meals, including modified textures for restricted and therapeutic diets.
• Supervises dietary aides in the preparation and serving of foods and beverages.
• Follows instructions of the Dining Services Director in meal preparation and schedules.
• Ensures foods are palatable and cooked to safe temperatures per FDA Food Code.

Skills

Healthcare cooking

Large-scale cooking

Therapeutic food prep

Weekend availability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

We Offer Competitive Salary:

Full Benefits Package:

Paid time Off:

Opportunities for Professional Growth:

Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation, is currently looking to hire a full time Cook to join our dedicated team of professionals. We are looking for people who are passionate about their craft and bring professionalism to their work environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares food for meals, including modified textures for restricted and therapeutic diets.
• Supervises dietary aides in the preparation and serving of foods and beverages.
• Follows instructions of the Dining Services Director in the preparation of meals and maintains meal schedules.
• Prepares food by methods that conserve nutritive value and flavor. Ensures foods are palatable, attractive and in the proper form to meet the individual needs of the residents.
• Assures that all food items are handled properly to ensure safety and sanitation standards according to State and Federal regulations. Properly stores, covers, and refrigerates necessary items. Ensures that foods are cooked to the appropriate temperatures according to the FDA Food Code, latest edition.
• Practices and supervises infection control policies.
• Responsible for opening and closing the kitchen
• Document temperatures of food prior to service, refrigeration and freezer
• Assist with preparation and execution of special events and theme meals
• Attends in-service education and dining services staff meetings as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Dining Services Director.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Certification in healthcare cooking (ServSafe or Sodexo)
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in large-scale cooking
• Strong knowledge of large scale & therapeutic food prep
• Must be able to do some physical work
• Must be able to work as a team member
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Excellent customer service & communication skills
• Will manage Kitchen in absence of food service director
• Must be available for weekends and Holidays

Who we are

We are an innovative skilled nursing facility, specializes in caring for the elderly. Our successful reputation has been built by the efforts of our dedicated employees which reflect our appreciation for those who work in our organizations. Please join us and begin a successful and rewarding career.

Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation, considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.