Cook / Dietary Cook

Salter Healthcare; Winchester (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Weekly pay!

6 paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Long- and short-term disability

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k)

On-site employee education

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Salter Healthcare in Winchester, MA is seeking a dependable Cook / Dietary Cook to join our healthcare food service team at Aberjona Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. You will prepare nutritious meals following menus, recipes, and dietary needs in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

This role offers opportunities to work closely with the dietary team and support resident wellbeing, with competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Prior cooking or food service experience preferred.
• Experience in nursing home or healthcare setting a plus.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare meals according to planned menus and standardized recipes.
• Prepare nutritious meals for residents in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting.
• Follow special diets, therapeutic diets, portion requirements, and resident dietary needs as directed.
• Assist with food preparation for special meals, parties, holidays, and resident events.
• Ensure food is prepared, handled, stored, and served in accordance with food-safety standards.
• Monitor food quality, taste, appearance, portions, and proper temperatures.
• Maintain kitchen, food storage, and food preparation areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition at all times.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, infection-control, and departmental policies and procedures.
• Assist with inventory, receiving, organizing, rotating, and storing food and dietary supplies.
• Work collaboratively with the dietary team to ensure meals are prepared and served on schedule.
• May perform other dietary and food service duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking / Food service

English language

ServSafe certification

Job description

Salter Healthcare - Cook / Dietary Cook

Aberjona Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Winchester, MA is seeking a dependable and experienced Cook / Dietary Cook to join our healthcare food service team. As a Cook, you will play an important role in preparing nutritious, appealing, and high-quality meals for our residents while following planned menus, recipes, dietary requirements, and food-safety standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Cook, Dietary Cook, Food Service Cook, Restaurant Cook, or experienced food service professional who takes pride in preparing quality meals and enjoys working in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

If you are passionate about cooking and want to make a meaningful difference in the daily lives of residents, we encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities

Responsibilities for a Cook:

• Review and prepare meals according to planned menus and standardized recipes
• Prepare nutritious and appealing meals for residents in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting
• Follow special diets, therapeutic diets, portion requirements, and resident dietary needs as directed
• Assist with food preparation for special meals, parties, holidays, and resident events
• Ensure food is prepared, handled, stored, and served in accordance with food-safety standards
• Monitor food quality, taste, appearance, portions, and proper temperatures
• Maintain kitchen, food storage, and food preparation areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition at all times
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, infection-control, and departmental policies and procedures
• Assist with inventory, receiving, organizing, rotating, and storing food and dietary supplies
• Work collaboratively with the dietary team to ensure meals are prepared and served on schedule
• May perform other dietary and food service duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications for a Cook:

• Previous cooking or food service experience preferred
• Experience in a nursing home, skilled nursing facility, rehabilitation center, hospital, assisted living, or senior living environment is a plus
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• ServSafe certification preferred
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food-handling procedures
• Ability to follow menus, recipes, and special dietary instructions
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to comply with departmental safety policies and procedures
• Ability to perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements of the position

Benefits Package

• Competitive wages
• Weekly pay!
• 6 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Long- and short-term disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k)
• On-site employee education
• Supportive work environment

What We Offer

At Aberjona Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, our dietary team plays an important role in the daily care and quality of life of our residents. Join our family of veteran, energetic, and dedicated dietary staff and experience the rewarding world of healthcare food service.

We offer competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive work environment where your culinary skills can make a meaningful difference.

Aberjona Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.