Cook

Westborough HealthCare; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Retention Bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

Next Step Healthcare is hiring a Full Time Cook at Westborough Healthcare in Massachusetts. The position offers a pay range plus a sign-on/retention bonus and opportunities to work with a compassionate team dedicated to resident well-being.

Responsibilities include preparing meals per recipes, maintaining safety and sanitation, and supporting a resident-centered environment with strong teamwork. ServSafe certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Culinary experience in large-volume prep and service.
• ServSafe certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to menus, recipes and established standards.
• Monitor food handling, preparation, meal service and equipment cleaning.
• Follow safety and sanitation procedures to ensure patient/resident safety.
• Read and interpret menus and recipes with the Food Service Director.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen and report issues promptly.

Skills

Culinary experience

High volume cooking

ServSafe certified

Job description

Pay Range: $21.50 - $22.60 Pay up to $2,000.00 Sign on & Retention Bonus

Full Time Position

Cook for Westborough Healthcare

At Next Step Healthcare, we know that working in the healthcare industry is more than just a job – it’s a way of life reserved for the most compassionate, caring, and hard-working individuals. We are privileged to work alongside people who believe, like we do, that locally owned and operated healthcare facilities should go beyond simply “meeting the needs” of its residents.

Pay Range: $21.50 - $22.60

Full Time Cook $2,000.00 Sign on & Retention Bonus

Part Time Cook$1,000.00 Sign on & Retention Bonus

Prepares and cooks food in large quantities according to diet, consistency, and cycles of menu. Monitors methods of food handling, preparation, meal service and equipment cleaning.

• Read menus, recipes, and reviews with Food Service Director, all necessary steps in meal preparation
• Prepare all necessary menu items in accordance with established standards
• Determine quantity of all food needed in meal preparation
• Follow recipes
• Ensure that all federal, state, department, and other necessary government agency requirements are met in the preparation of food
• Ensure all supplies and equipment are kept in a clean/sanitary condition
• Promote a culture of safety
• Contribute to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented and responsive to the concerns of co-workers, residents and families
• Participate in quality improvement activities (QAPI) as requested
• Maintain confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (HIPAA) at all times
• Demonstrates organizational and critical thinking skills
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to create a resident-centered environment
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations

Benefits include but not limited to:

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday)
• Medical
• FSA
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Life Assistance Program
• Home and Auto Insurance Discounts
• Verizon wireless discounts (22% discount)

Qualifications:Experience in a culinary environment, large volume food preparation and service is preferred. Must have ServSafe certification.

• Caring/Compassion
• Accountability
• Effective Communication
• Detail Oriented
• Confidentiality
• Team Player

If you have a passion for helping people, for making them feel safe, respected, cared for and listened to, then your next step is with us.

Next Step Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity / Affi…

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

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