Cook

South Kingstown Nursing & Rehabilitation Center; West Kingston (RI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Job summary

South Kingstown Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a part-time cook to join our dietary team in Rhode Island. The role focuses on preparing and distributing all food production within the Dietary department, ensuring quality and safety for residents.

In the absence of the Food Service Director, you will supervise all Dietary department personnel, coordinating workflow and maintaining standards in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Certification in Food Safety and Sanitation (required).
• Minimum of two years’ experience in healthcare food service.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute all food production in the Dietary department.
• Supervisor duties in the absence of the Food Service Director, including Dietary department staff.

Skills

Food Safety & Sanitation

English Communication

Leadership

Education

Food Safety Certification

Job description

South Kingstown Nursing & Rehab Center is seeking a part time cook to join our team. Enjoy the benefits of a fast-paced and rewarding environment while preparing meals for the residents in our care.

Job Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to be responsible for the preparation and distribution of all food production in the Dietary department.In the absence of the Food Service Director, is responsible to supervise all Dietary department personnel.

Qualifications

• The incumbent will possess:
• Certification in Food Safety and Sanitation
• A minimum of two years experience working in food services in a healthcare facility.
• The ability to read, write and communicate the English language.
• The ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• The ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies / personnel and the general public.
• Leadership ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise professional and nonprofessional personnel.
• The ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.

Conditions

Works in a well-lit and ventilated nursing facility.Will be exposed to hot / cold temperatures in kitchen / storage areas.Exposed to grease and cooking oil, cleaning chemicals, and mechanical equipment.Subject to falls, burns from equipment, etc. Sits, stand and walks constantly throughout the day.Bends, reaches, stretches and carries within normal limits.Will require fine motor skills and visual acuity for computer work.Subject to many interruptions by telephone calls or walk in visitors.Will communicate verbally and in writing to various people. Deals with many levels of contact with professionals, residents, family members, staff and the general public.May be subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc.May be required to work beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.

South Kingstown Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is an Equal Opportunity / Aff...

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, or national origin.