Cook, Part time

Atlas Healthcare, LLC; Cranford (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Medical

Job summary

Atlas Healthcare, LLC in Cranford, NJ is seeking a Cook for the Culinary department in a skilled nursing setting. Two shifts are available: 5:30-2pm and 11am-7pm, with duties to prepare and provide food to residents in a cost-efficient, compliant manner.

You will follow diet orders, assist with daily menus, monitor waste, and ensure sanitary food handling. The role requires a high school diploma and at least 1 year of healthcare cooking experience, with the ability to lift 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in food service, preferably in Healthcare facilities and cooking.
• Must have a genuine interest and desire to work with the senior population.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare residents’ diets in accordance with the diet orders and daily menus.
• Assist the Dietary Services Director to determine the amount and type of food necessary to prepare the daily menus.
• Monitor use of food to eliminate waste.
• Stock food in compliance with dietary policies and procedures.
• Handle and prepare food in sanitary manner with appropriate protective gear.
• Prepare food, which is palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Follow oral and written directions.
• Keeps work area clean and sanitize work surface after food preparation.
• Follow written menus and recipes and spread sheets.
• Understand and be able to prepare therapeutic diets.
• Be responsible for avoiding food waste.
• Meet meal schedules.
• Work cooperatively with food service staff and other departments.
• Attend in-service training programs for food service employees.
• Perform all duties assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Food service experience

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Interest in senior care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Must have experience in skilled nursing setting.

We have opening of two shifts for cook.

5:30-2pm

11am-7pm

Offering free Medical!

POSITION: Cook

DEPARTMENT: Culinary

SUPERVISOR: Director of Dietary Services

WORK AREA: Skilled Nursing

The purpose of this position is to prepare and provide food service to residents’ in a cost-efficient manner to safely meet residents’ need in compliance with federal, state and local requirements.

Responsibilities for the Cook position:

• Prepare residents’ diets in accordance with the diet orders and daily menus.
• Assist the Dietary Services Director to determine the amount and type of food necessary to prepare the daily menus.
• Monitor use of food to eliminate waste.
• Stock food in compliance with dietary policies and procedures.
• Handle and prepare food in sanitary manner. Using barrier when handling cooked foods i.e. gloves, hair cover-up.
• Prepare food, which is palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Follow oral and written directions.
• Keeps work area clean and sanitize work surface after food preparation.
• Follow written menus and recipes and spread sheets.
• Understand and be able to prepare therapeutic diets.
• Be responsible for avoiding food waste.
• Assume responsibility for meeting meal schedules.
• Work cooperatively with food service staff and other departments.
• Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality.
• Attend in-service training programs for food service employees.
• Perform other related duties as direct by his/her supervisor.
• Perform all duties assigned in an effective, timely and professional manner.
• Observe infection control procedure.
• Follow Residents’ Rights policies at all times.
• Assume accountability for all data contained in the employees’ handbook.
• Participates in special event meals and activities.
• Oversees dietary department in the absence of the food service director/supervisor.
• Follow appropriate dress code; conduct yourself in a caring, courteous and professional manner.
• All other duties assigned by your supervisor.

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalency preferred.
• 1-year experience in food service, preferably in Healthcare facilities and cooking.
• Must have a genuine interest and desire to work with the senior population.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.