Cook Part-Time

Lovington Healthcare; Lovington (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Excellent Compensation

Job summary

Lovington Healthcare is seeking a cook to prepare meals according to menus and standardized recipes, while ensuring safety and timely service. You will review menus, monitor temperatures, and assist with ordering, storage and diet considerations in a hospital-like kitchen.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalency and prior cook experience, preferably in long-term care. You will work on-site in Lovington, NM, with a focus on quality nutrition and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required or preferred.
• Two years as cook in a large-scale operation preferred.
• One year’s experience in long term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meal items according to planned menus and standardized recipes; escalate changes to supervisor or dietitian as needed.
• Reviews menus, census information, production guides and sheets to determine food quantities.
• Prepares food following safety guidelines per policy and state/federal codes.
• Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation; serves meals in a timely manner.
• Maintains standards for food prep and quality; uses substitutes when required.
• Operates kitchen equipment (blenders, mixers, slicers, steamers, ovens, ranges).
• Prepares diet-modified foods and assists with special meals.
• Washes, peels and cuts vegetables/fruits; portions meat for nutrition accuracy.
• Presents food attractively; tests taste for palatability; monitors temperatures.
• Records menu changes and uses substitutes with supervisor approval.
• Maintains hygiene: handwashing, proper packaging, labeling, and fridge temps.
• Follows cleaning schedule; cleans area after use; may take out trash; washes pots/pans.
• Ensures meals are prepared to meet schedules; responds to dietary manager guidance.
• Dietary Aide reports to Cook in absence of Dietary Manager.
• Other duties may be assigned at any time.

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Two years as cook in large-scale operation

One year’s work experience in long term care

Job description

Healthcare, Dental, Vision

Paid-Time Off

Excellent Compensation

Responsible for preparing and serving meals according to the menu, monitoring methods of food handling, preparation, meal service, and equipment cleaning. Safely and efficiently provides nutritionally appropriate food. Ensures the provision of quality food service and nutrition care in accordance to Federal, State and Local regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Two years as cook in a large-scale cooking operation, preferred.
• One year’s work experience in long term care preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares meal items according to planned menus and standardized recipes; refers to supervisor or dietitian the need for menu changes.
• Reviews menus, resident census information, production guides and pre-prep sheets to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared.
• Prepares food according to safe food handling guidelines per company policy and procedure and state and federal codes and regulations;
• Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by the supervisor; Prepares food in a timely manner to preserve food quality and serve meal on time.
• Maintains standards for food preparation and quality of food service; uses nutritionally equivalent substitutes when required; Follows standardized recipes.
• Operates a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixer, food slicer, steamer, food processor, convention oven, range and tilt skillet; Bakes, roasts, broils, and steams food items to prepare for consumption
• Prepares consistency modified and diet foods appropriately; Prepares and assists with special function meals.
• Completes pre-preparation as needed or assigned including washing, peeling and cutting vegetables and fruits to prepare for use; Slices meat and measures or weighs for menu compliance and nutrition accuracy.
• Prepares and serves food attractively using gravies, sauces and garnishes as on menu; Tests and observes food by tasting for palatability.
• Monitors and records food temperatures prior to meal service.
• Makes and records menu changes under the direction of the supervisor; Uses nutrition equivalent substitutes when required and refers to supervisor or registered dietitian for approval.
• Uses proper hand washing techniques; Thaws foods appropriately; Stores food using correct packaging and labeling; Uses gloves appropriately and changes when required; Checks refrigerators and freezers for correct temperatures.
• Follows the cleaning schedule; Cleans the equipment and work area after each use; Sweeps and mops kitchen floors when assigned; Takes trash to dumpster if assigned; Washes pots and pans when assigned.
• Assumes responsibility for meeting meal schedules.
• In the absence of the Dietary Manager, Dietary Aide is accountable to the Cook.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

Lovington Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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