Cook and food delivery

Paramount Community Living and Rehab; Newton (KS); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 46 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

PTO Plan

Résumé du poste

Paramount Community Living and Rehab in Newton, KS is seeking a Cook/Grocery to support residents with nutritious meals. You will prepare meals, follow dietary guidelines, and work with the dietary team to meet special diets while keeping a clean, safe kitchen.

This full-time role includes delivering groceries to care areas, maintaining records, and collaborating with healthcare staff to ensure resident satisfaction. Strong kitchen safety, communication and organization are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary certification or degree preferred.
• Proven cook experience, preferably in healthcare or institutional setting.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects, stand for extended periods in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to work with a diverse team and residents' families.
• Experience with special diets and dietary restrictions is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus and dietary guidelines.
• Follow standardized recipes and portion control procedures for consistency and quality.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation, proper handling and storage of food items.
• Adjust recipes to accommodate residents' dietary restrictions and preferences while meeting nutritional needs.
• Assist in ordering and stocking food supplies and maintain inventory levels.
• Collaborate with dietary staff to review menus and address residents' dietary needs.
• Maintain accurate records of food temperatures, portions, and dietary modifications.
• Participate in ongoing training on food safety standards and best practices in food prep.
• Deliver groceries to the houses.

Connaissances

Food safety & sanitation

Recipe following

Time management

Communication skills

Formation

HS diploma or equivalent

Culinary certification/degree

Description du poste

Cook

Job Title: Cook/ Grocery

Location: Newton, KS

Department: Kitchen

Reports to: Dietician/Dietary Manager

Position Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

As a Cook, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the preparation and delivery of nutritious and delicious meals for our residents. You will work closely with the dietary team to follow dietary guidelines and accommodate special dietary needs, while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment. Your contributions will enhance the overall well-being and satisfaction of our residents in our skilled nursing facility. Part of your time will be spent delivering food to different care areas

Work Environment:

This position operates in a clinical healthcare environment.

Responsibilities:

• Meal Preparation: Prepare and cook a variety of meals according to planned menus, dietary guidelines, and individual resident needs, including specialized diets (e.g., low sodium, diabetic, gluten-free).

• Menu Adherence: Follow standardized recipes and portion control procedures to ensure consistency and quality of meals.

• Kitchen Safety: Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen, including proper handling and storage of food items in compliance with health and safety regulations.

• Resident Needs: Adjust recipes and meal plans to accommodate residents’ dietary restrictions and preferences, while ensuring that all nutritional requirements are met.

• Inventory Management: Assist in ordering and stocking food supplies, ensuring that inventory levels are maintained and that all food items are stored properly.

• Collaboration: Work with dietary staff and other healthcare professionals to plan and review menus and to address any resident concerns or changes in dietary needs.

• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of food temperatures, portion sizes, and dietary modifications as required.

• Training: Participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to stay current with food safety standards, dietary trends, and best practices in food preparation.

• Delivery groceries to the houses

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; culinary certification or degree in a relevant field preferred.

• Experience: Proven experience as a cook, preferably in a healthcare or institutional setting. Experience with special diets and dietary restrictions is a plus.

• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and move heavy objects, stand for extended periods, and work in a fast-paced environment.

• Communications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of healthcare professionals and build positive relationships with residents and their families.

• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and transfer residents as needed, and to perform tasks that require physical stamina and endurance.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

• Ability to follow recipes and dietary guidelines accurately.

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with residents and staff.

Benefits:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• 401K

• PTO Plan