Cook-2nd Shift

Liberty Healthcare Companies; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan/401k

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Fusion Healthcare Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a skilled culinary leader to manage daily kitchen operations in a hospital-like setting. You will coordinate menus, train cooks, prepare meals, and ensure high quality and presentation while meeting health and safety standards.

The role requires 3+ years in-line cooking in large-volume kitchens and at least 3 years supervising 5+ staff, with a strong focus on cost control and sanitation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Formal culinary training completed.
• 3+ years in-line cooking in high-volume kitchen and 3+ years supervising at least 5 staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates menus and trains cooks and kitchen workers with the Registered Dietitian.
• Prepares meals, cooks and serves food to a high standard of quality and appearance.
• Manages cost containment, inventory and ordering of food and supplies.
• Maintains kitchen and food safety standards per County and State requirements.
• Ensures sanitation and cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas.
• Hires, trains, supervises and orients dietary department staff and counsels when needed.
• Collaborates with the Registered Dietitian to meet resident health requirements.

Skills

Menu coordination

Team supervision

Culinary training

Food safety

Cost control

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary training

Job description

TEAMWORK EXCELLENT BENEFITS STABLE WORK ENVIRONMENT

Fusion Healthcare Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is the home where people work together to make great things happen every day. We offer a pleasant, family-friendly environment and a wonderful reputation providing services to our residents, families and local community.

Daily Pay option available!!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates menus and directs the training of cooks and other kitchen workers engaged in preparing and cooking foods to ensure an efficient and satisfactory food service by working with the Registered Dietitian

• Prepares meals, cooks and serves food while maintaining a high standard of quality and appearance

• Manages cost containment, inventory, and ordering of food and supplies

• Maintains kitchen and food safety standards according to County and State requirements

• Responsible for overall kitchen and dining room sanitation and cleanliness

• Hires, trains, supervises and orients dietary department employees and counsels when necessary

• Works with Registered Dietitian to meet the clinical requirements for the health of our residents

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

• Successful completion of a formal culinary training program.

• Experience in-line cooking for 3 plus years in medium to high volume restaurant (100 plus people) and 3 plus years supervising a minimum of 5 employees.

Benefits:

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Retirement plan/401k

• Paid time off

• Flexible schedule

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