Cook - Full Time - Chesterfield Veterans Home

Powerlink Healthcare Support Services; New Baltimore (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerlink Healthcare Support Services is seeking a skilled Cook to join our Foodservice Operations team in Michigan. The cook will follow supervision of Culinary and Dietary Managers, handle food prep, inventory control, safety and sanitation, and assist with dietary needs and recipe adherence.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in healthcare food service, strong English communication, and the ability to work weekends/holidays with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 2 years of cook experience in healthcare or long-term care.
• Proficient English reading/writing for communication.
• Able to work weekends and holidays with flexible hours.
• Knowledge of cooking methods, equipment, and sanitation procedures.
• Background in safety and sanitation compliance.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Able to stand for up to 10 hours daily.
• Local to Chesterfield, MI and surrounding areas.
• Current ServSafe or Food Handler certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and assist in production planning.
• Maintain clean and safe work area.
• Assist with ordering and receiving as needed.
• Support dietary aides and dietary goals.
• Ensure adherence to therapeutic diets and texture modifications.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Food safety

Sanitation compliance

Food preparation

Inventory management

Therapeutic diets knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ServSafe certification

Food Handler certification

Job description

Powerlink has an immediate need for a skilled Cook with a solid work history to join our Foodservice Operations team.

Powerlink is a provider of Healthcare Integrated Services to Long-Term Care and Senior Living Facilities, throughout the United States, located in Chesterfield, MI.

We provide award-winning and highly successful solutions within the areas of Food and Nutrition Services, Environmental Services, Institutional Laundry Services and Facility Maintenance.

Job Summary

The Cook works under the supervision of the Culinary Manager and the Dietary Manager. The cook must have skills in food preparation, production control, inventory control, kitchen safety, sanitation, equipment use and cleaning/sanitizing, food safety, recipe adherence, therapeutic diets, and modified textured foods and liquids. Assists the manager with ordering and receiving as necessary. The cook is responsible for maintaining a clean a safe work area and assisting dietary aides as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience as a cook in long term care or other healthcare setting.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English to communicate effectively with others.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays with flexible hours.
• Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Background in safety and sanitation compliance.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to stand up to 10 hours a day.
• Must be local to Chesterfield, MI and surrounding areas.
• Current ServSafe® certification or Food Handler certification.