Cook - Care Kitchen Leader with Benefits (FT/PT)

Leisure Chateau Premier Subacute Care & Rehab Center; Lakewood Township (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Weekly Appreciation Event – Thankful

Monthly Gift Giveaways

Full Time, Part Time, Per Diem

Job summary

Leisure Chateau Premier Subacute Care & Rehab Center is seeking a Cook to prepare a wide variety of foods for residents, staff and visitors. The role follows recipes, schedules meals, and includes cleaning duties. The Cook may direct other kitchen staff when the Food Service Director is absent.

Applicants should have English literacy, a high school diploma, and preferably experience in institutional food handling. The position is on-site with benefits and a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak and follow written and oral directions in the English language.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience In Institutional Food Handling Is Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handles and prepares food in accordance with sanitary regulations;
• Prepares palatable and appetizing meals, as prescribed for the residents by the attending physician;
• Meets required meal schedules;
• Takes necessary measures to avoid food waste;
• Properly cares for dietary equipment and production sheets;
• Follows menus and special diet instructions;
• Communicates freely with the Food Service Director;
• Cooperates with other food service staff and facility personnel;
• Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights;
• Performs other duties as requested.

Skills

Volume food production

Sanitation regulations

Basic arithmetic

Problem solving

Basic computer skills

TB skin test

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in institutional food handling preferred

Job description

Leisure Chateau Premier Subacute Care & Rehab Center is seeking a Cook to prepare a wide variety of foods for residents, staff and visitors. The role follows recipes, schedules meals, and includes cleaning duties. The Cook may direct other kitchen staff when the Food Service Director is absent.

Applicants should have English literacy, a high school diploma, and preferably experience in institutional food handling. The position is on-site with benefits and a team-focused environment.