Cook

Preferred Care Health Centers; Wall Township (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Training & professional development

Competitive pay package

Job summary

Preferred Care Health Centers in Wall, NJ is seeking a Cook to join our healthcare dining team. The Cook prepares and serves food including texture-modified and therapeutic diets according to the facility menu, ensuring quality and compliance.

You will assist with receiving, storage, preparation, serving, sanitation, and cleaning, and work with dietary staff to support residents' nutrition. We value reliability, professionalism, and teamwork; if you share a commitment to high-quality patient

Qualifications

• Specialized training in food service is desirable; sanitation/safety course may be required.
• Ability to read, speak and understand English.
• Ability to follow meal preparation schedules.
• Maintain a neat, clean, well-groomed appearance.
• Experience in facilities using quantity food production methods.
• Knowledge of nutrition and tray card requirements.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to interact positively with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• The Cook prepares and serves food including texture modified and therapeutic diets.
• Prepares food following standards and policies to ensure quality service.
• Assists with receiving, storage, preparation, serving, sanitation, and cleaning.
• Must be detail-oriented, well-groomed, and a team player.
• Directs other employees in absence of the Dining Services Director.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

English proficiency

Time management

Nutrition knowledge

Education

Specialized training in food service

Job description

Preferred Care At Wall is currently looking for Cooks to join our team of healthcare professionals.

Cook Benefits For Qualified Associates

• Health Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Continuous professional and clinical training
• Competitive Pay and a nice benefit package

Cook Position Summary

• The Cook prepares and serves food including texture modified and therapeutic diets according to the facility menu.
• Prepares food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, in line with our established policies and procedures, and, as may be directed by the Food Services Director, to ensure that quality food service is provided at all times.
• The Cook assists in assuring proper receiving, storage, preparation, serving, sanitation, and cleaning procedures are followed.
• The Cook must be detail-oriented, well-groomed, act professionally and must be a team player who works well with others.
• The Cook must assist dietary aides as necessary, and, directs other employees with approval and in the absence of the Dining Services Director.

Cook Qualifications

• Specialized training in food service is desirable. May be required to successfully complete an approved sanitation and safety course.
• Ability to read, speak and understand English, follow directions and complete tasks.
• Ability to follow time schedules for meal preparation and serving.
• Maintains a neat, clean, well-groomed appearance.
• Dependable, with experience working in facilities utilizing quantity food production methods.
• General knowledge and understanding of nutrition.
• Ability to read and accurately apply requirements of food tray cards.
• Ability to maintain records and complete reports as required.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of quantity food production and serving techniques, food safety/sanitation requirements and procedures.
• Ability to interact positively with residents, client and other personnel and the public.

Cook Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to lift/carry a maximum of 50 pounds, push/pull a maximum of 50 pounds, stand, sit, bend and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work around food and cleaning products.