Cook - Lenoir Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Towne Nursing Staff; Valmead (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Insurance Benefits

Job summary

Live Well Healthcare Solutions is seeking a Cook for a Skilled Nursing Facility in a care-focused environment. You will prepare and cook nutritious meals following standardized recipes, ensuring appealing plating and timely service.

Responsibilities include supporting the Dietary Manager when needed, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, managing inventory, and assisting with recipe development. You will also handle special requests for events and facility functions.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking in high-volume healthcare or nursing facility settings.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and meal schedules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, and cook nutritious meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Plate and garnish for attractive presentation.
• Support Dietary Manager during their absence.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation and hygiene.
• Manage inventory, rotation, and assist with purchasing; aid recipe development.
• Handle special event requests.

Skills

High-volume cooking

Nursing facility experience

Food safety

Job description

Live Well Healthcare Solutions

Lenoir Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Cook - Nursing Facility

At Live Well Healthcare Solutions, we take immense personal pride in serving our communities through dedicated Dietary, Housekeeping, and Laundry services. The high standards of excellence we maintain reflect our core commitment to care. We take pride in being there for our employees - whatever they need, whatever it takes. If you are seeking an exciting and rewarding career opportunity in healthcare hospitality, Live Well Healthcare Solutions is the place for you!

Position Overview & Key Responsibilities

We are seeking a talented, classically trained Cook experienced in high-volume culinary operations to join our team at a Skilled Nursing Facility.

• Meal Preparation & Culinary Excellence: Accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, and cook a variety of nutritious meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner following standardized recipes.
• Plating & Presentation: Plate and garnish all cooked items expertly to ensure an attractive menu presentation.
• Leadership Support: Act as a liaison for the Dietary Manager during their absence to ensure seamless meal prep and delivery.
• Kitchen Sanitation: Maintain high sanitation standards by thoroughly cleaning the kitchen and all culinary equipment before and after food service.
• Inventory & Recipe Management: Manage inventory, handle stock rotation, assist with purchasing, and ensure recipe development and compliance.
• Special Events: Flexibly handle last-minute culinary requests for special events and facility functions.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) for Full-time Employees
• Insurance Benefits for Full-time Employees

MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK EVERY OTHER WEEKEND.