Cook

Powerlink Healthcare Support Services; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare services is seeking a skilled Dietary Cook to join their Foodservice Operations team in Tucson. This role involves food preparation, ensuring kitchen safety, and adhering to dietary guidelines while working under the supervision of culinary management. The ideal candidate will have a solid work history in healthcare settings, demonstrating knowledge of various cooking methods and food safety standards. If you're passionate about nutrition and ready to make a difference in the lives of others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience as a cook in long-term care or healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals under supervision of Culinary Manager.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and assist dietary aides.

Skills

Food preparation

Production control

Inventory control

Kitchen safety

Sanitation

Equipment use and cleaning

Food safety

Recipe adherence

Therapeutic diets

Modified textured foods and liquids

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Powerlink Facilities Management Service | Tucson , AZ 85704

Powerlink has an immediate need for a skilled Dietary Cook with a solid work history to join our Foodservice Operations team. Powerlink is a provider of Healthcare Integrated Services to Long-Term Care and Senior Living Facilities, throughout the United States, located in Warren, MI. We provide award-winning and highly successful solutions within the areas of Food and Nutrition Services, Environmental Services, Institutional Laundry Services and Facility Maintenance.

Job Summary

The Dietary Cook works under the supervision of the Culinary Manager and the Dietary Manager. The cook must have skills in food preparation, production control, inventory control, kitchen safety, sanitation, equipment use and cleaning/sanitizing, food safety, recipe adherence, therapeutic diets, and modified textured foods and liquids. Assists the manager with ordering and receiving as necessary. The cook is responsible for maintaining a clean a safe work area and assisting dietary aides as necessary.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.

Minimum two (2) years of experience as a cook in long term care or other healthcare setting.

Must be able to speak, read and write English to communicate effectively with others.

Must be able to work weekends and holidays with flexible hours.

Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.

Background in safety and sanitation compliance.

Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.

Ability to stand up to 10 hours a day.

Must be local to Tucson, AZ and surrounding areas.

Preferred Qualification

Current ServSafe certification or Food Handler certification.