Cook Fulltime

Timberlyn Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation; Great Barrington (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Timberlyn Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation in Great Barrington, MA, is hiring a Fulltime Cook. Experience in food service in an institutional setting is preferred. Duties include safe food handling, assisting with food preparation, and using institutional equipment. Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs and read/understand proper diet language; training will be provided.

Join our team to work with residents and collaborate with staff and supervisors in a supportive facility environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service in an institutional setting is preferred but not required.
• Duties include safe food handling and assisting with food preparation.
• Ability to read, write and understand diet language (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Safely handle and prep meals for residents.
• Assist with food preparation and plating.
• Prepare food items and ensure safe handling practices.
• Operate institutional kitchen equipment.
• Interact professionally with residents, staff and supervisors.

Skills

Safe food handling

Food preparation

Institutional experience

Ability to lift up to 75 lbs

Reading/writing diet language

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Timberlyn Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation - Cook

Timberlyn Heights a skilled nursing facility in Great Barrington, MA, is looking to hire a Fulltime Cook.

Experience in food service in an institutional setting is preferred, but not required. Expected duties include but are not limited to:

• Safe food handling


• Assists with food preparation


• Prepares food items/ ensures safe food handling practices


• Willing and able to use institutional equipment for food preparation


• Be able to lift up to 75 lbs.


• Able to read, write, and understand the proper diet language [will train]


• Able to work well with residents, staff and supervisors


• Good communication/interpersonal skills