Cook - Cape Cod Post Acute

Towne Nursing Staff; Brewster (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Insurance Benefits

Job summary

Live Well Healthcare Solutions is seeking a skilled Cook for a Nursing Facility to prepare and portion nutritious meals using standardized recipes. The role requires plating dishes with care and supporting the Dietary Manager during their absence to ensure smooth meal service.

The position emphasizes high sanitation, inventory management, and adaptability for special events, with full-time hours and a requirement to work every other weekend.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking for large groups in a healthcare or hospitality setting.
• Knowledge of food safety practices and sanitation standards.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and ensure appealing plating.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, and cook a variety of meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Plate and garnish dishes for an attractive presentation.
• Support Dietary Manager in their absence to maintain continuity.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation before and after service.
• Assist with inventory, stock rotation, and recipe development/compliance.
• Flexibly handle last-minute requests for special events.

Skills

High-volume cooking

Food safety

Plating & presentation

Kitchen leadership support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Live Well Healthcare Solutions

Cape Cod Post Acute

Cook – Nursing Facility

About Us

At Live Well Healthcare Solutions, we take immense personal pride in serving our communities through dedicated Dietary, Housekeeping, and Laundry services. The high standards of excellence we maintain reflect our core commitment to care. We take pride in being there for our employees—whatever they need, whatever it takes. If you are seeking an exciting and rewarding career opportunity in healthcare hospitality, Live Well Healthcare Solutions is the place for you!

Position Overview & Key Responsibilities

We are seeking a talented, classically trained Cook experienced in high-volume culinary operations to join our team at a Skilled Nursing Facility.

• Meal Preparation & Culinary Excellence: Accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, and cook a variety of nutritious meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner following standardized recipes.
• Plating & Presentation: Plate and garnish all cooked items expertly to ensure an attractive menu presentation.
• Leadership Support: Act as a liaison for the Dietary Manager during their absence to ensure seamless meal prep and delivery.
• Kitchen Sanitation: Maintain high sanitation standards by thoroughly cleaning the kitchen and all culinary equipment before and after food service.
• Inventory & Recipe Management: Manage inventory, handle stock rotation, assist with purchasing, and ensure recipe development and compliance.
• Special Events: Flexibly handle last-minute culinary requests for special events and facility functions.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) for Full-time Employees
• Insurance Benefits for Full-time Employees

MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK EVERY OTHER WEEKEND.