Cook

A&P Payroll Management; Village of Freeport (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing in Freeport, NY is seeking a Cook to join our caring dietary team. The role involves preparing meals, supervising dietary aides, and ensuring safety, sanitation, and therapeutic meal standards for residents.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, ServSafe or Sodexo certification, and at least one year of large-scale cooking experience in a licensed facility. Weekend and holiday availability is required; a team-oriented, efficient work style is

Qualifications

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

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.
• Assures safe food handling and sanitation per regulations; stores, refrigerates items; cooks to FDA temps.
• Practices 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 staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Dining Services Director.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Communication skills

Healthcare cooking certification

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

We Offer Competitive Salary, Full Benefits Package, Paid time Off, Pension and Opportunities for Professional Growth

South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing, is currently looking to hire a 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 that, specializes in caring for the elderly. Our successful reputation has been built by the efforts of our dedicated employees and is supported by Sapphire's future strategies, which reflect our appreciation for those who work in our organizations. Please join us and begin a successful and rewarding career.

South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing,considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment with Sapphire Nursing at Meadow Hill are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in mandatory vaccine programs (e.g., Covid-19), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Covid-19, TB) and using designated PPE when required.

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.