Cook - Helen Porter

University of Vermont Medical Center; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Vermont Health - Porter Medical Center in Middlebury, VT, is hiring a Cook in Nutrition Services for the Helen Porter Nursing Home. The role focuses on preparing and implementing seasonal menus, maintaining safety and sanitation, and ensuring quality according to diet orders.

You will work under the Lead Cook and collaborate with the Nutrition Services Manager and dietitians. Requirements include a high school diploma, at least three years of food service experience, and the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years experience in food service; ServSafe preferred.
• Able to read, write and speak English; follow standardized recipes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and implement the established seasonal cycle menus.
• Ensure safety and sanitation per regulatory standards and therapeutic diets.
• Collaborate with the Nutrition Services Manager, staff dietitian, and team.

Skills

Food service experience

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Building Name: PMC - Helen Porter Nursing Home Location Address: 30 Porter Drive, Middlebury Vermont Regular Department: Porter - Nutrition Services Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Biweekly Scheduled Hours: Shift: Variable-8Hr Primary Shift: - Weekend Needs: Every Other Salary Range: Min $21.03 Mid $26.14 Max $31.25 Recruiter: Kate Davies

Please note this position requires working every weekend. There is a $2/hr differential paid on top of hourly rate of pay for weekend hours.

Job Description

The Cook is responsible for the preparation and implementation of the established seasonal cycle menus at Helen Porter Nursing and Rehabilitation. They are under the direct supervision of the Lead Cook and ultimately supervised by the Nutrition Services Manager. They are responsible for ensuring safety and sanitation of the kitchen, maintaining quality control standards and compliance with regulatory agencies and therapeutic diets. They are expected to work collaboratively with the Nutrition Services Manager, staff dietitian, support staff, and other department team members as required.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

Minimum of three years experience in food service, experience as cook strongly preferred.

Minimum 18 years of age. ServSafe certification preferred. Able to read, write and speak the English langue. Demonstrates ability to provide leadership and adapt to change. Mental and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position. Professional appearance. Satisfactory references. Able to follow standardized recipes. Prepare foods in compliance with diet orders. Able to correctly modify food textures and portion foods. Comply with requirements and standards established by regulatory agencies. Function as a team member. This is a bargaining union position.

University of Vermont Health - Porter Medical Center is located in the heart of beautiful Middlebury, Vermont. We are comprised of a 25-bed acute care facility, a 98-bed skilled nursing facility which includes a memory care unit, short-term rehabilitation unit and a long-term care unit, and a network of primary care and specialty medical practices throughout Addison County and the town of Brandon.