Cook - Palm Springs Post Acute

Towne Nursing Staff; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Insurance Benefits

Job summary

Live Well Healthcare Solutions is seeking a skilled Dietary Cook to join our team at a nursing facility. You will prepare meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, following standardized recipes and ensuring quality and nutrition.

Responsibilities include plating, supporting the Dietary Manager during absences, maintaining kitchen sanitation, and managing inventory. The role requires flexibility for weekend shifts every other week and availability for special events.

Qualifications

• Classically trained cook with high-volume culinary experience.

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation following standardized recipes.
• Plate and garnish all cooked items for attractive presentation.
• Serve as liaison for Dietary Manager during their absence.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation standards and sanitize equipment.
• Manage inventory, stock rotation, and assist with purchasing.

Skills

Cooking

Job description

Live Well Healthcare Solutions

Palm Springs Post Acute

Dietary Cook - Nursing Facility

About Us

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.