Cook

Goshencare; Village of Goshen (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at an innovative skilled nursing facility in the Hudson Valley as a part-time Cook. In this rewarding position, you'll prepare nutritious meals tailored to the needs of residents, ensuring food safety and quality. You'll supervise dietary aides and manage the kitchen in the absence of the food service director. This role offers competitive pay, full benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. If you're passionate about cooking and providing excellent service, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a difference in the lives of the elderly.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Full Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

Pension

Opportunities for Professional Growth

Union benefits after 90 days

Qualifications

• Certification in healthcare cooking is required.
• Minimum one year of experience in large-scale cooking.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for meals, including therapeutic diets.
• Supervise dietary aides and ensure food safety standards.

Skills

Large-scale cooking

Therapeutic food preparation

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

ServSafe certification

Sodexo certification

Job description

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

Sapphire Nursing and Rehab at Goshen is currently looking to hire a part 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.

Ø 1199 Union benefits after 90 days!

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Prepares food for meals, including modified textures for restricted and therapeutic diets.
2. Supervises dietary aides in the preparation and serving of foods and beverages.
3. Follows instructions of the Dining Services Director in the preparation of meals and maintains meal schedules.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Practices and supervises infection control policies.
7. Responsible for opening and closing the kitchen.
8. Document temperatures of food prior to service, refrigeration and freezer.
9. Assist with preparation and execution of special events and theme meals.
10. Attends in-service education and dining services staff meetings as required.
11. 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 within the Hudson Valley, specializing 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.

Sapphire Nursing and Rehab at Goshen 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.