Cook

Atlee Hill Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlee Hill Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Cook to prepare meals per planned menus and standards, ensuring palatable presentation and proper portion control. You will adapt dishes for therapeutic diets and follow standardized recipes, serving residents with an emphasis on quality and consistency.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent experience. A minimum of one year in dietary work within a hospital or skilled nursing setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of one-year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or other related medical facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diets orders.
• Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents who want an alternative option.

Skills

Food preparation

Portion control

Palatable presentation

Therapeutic diets

Education

High school diploma or equivalent experience

Job description

The primary purpose of the Cook position is to prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, with our established policies and procedures, and as may be directedby the Director of Food Services, to assure that quality food service is always provided.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus.

Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.

Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.

Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus.

Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diets orders.

Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents who want an alternative option.

Education Requirements:

Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent experience.

Experience:

Minimum of one-year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or other related medical facility preferred.

Atlee Hill Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

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