Cook (part time)

Amalfi Health; Town of Muscoda (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Amalfi Health in Wisconsin is seeking a Cook to prepare, cook, and serve meals meeting residents' nutritional needs according to menus and dietary guidelines.

You will work in a healthcare kitchen, ensuring food safety, proper temperatures, and sanitary conditions while supporting dietary staff and collaborating with medical nutrition professionals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous cooking experience in healthcare, restaurant, or institutional setting preferred.
• Knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation, and infection control standards.
• Ability to follow menus, recipes, and dietary guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus, recipes, and dietary requirements, including special diets such as low sodium or diabetic.
• Ensure food is prepared and served at proper temperatures and in an appealing manner.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Assist in receiving, rotating, and storing food and supplies.
• Monitor and record food temperatures, portion sizes, and waste as required.
• Collaborate with the Dietary Manager and Dietitian to meet residents' nutritional needs.
• Follow all infection control, safety, and sanitation guidelines.
• Ensure proper use and cleaning of kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Report any dietary concerns, equipment issues, or safety hazards to the Dietary Manager.
• Support and assist dietary aides as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Teamwork

Resident interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Cook is responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving meals that meet the nutritional needs and preferences of residents in accordance with established menus, recipes, and dietary guidelines. This role ensures food is prepared in a safe, sanitary, and timely manner while maintaining compliance with state, federal, and facility regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus, recipes, and dietary requirements, including special diets (e.g., low sodium, diabetic, pureed).

• Ensure food is prepared and served at proper temperatures and in an appealing manner.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment in compliance with health and safety regulations.

• Assist in receiving, rotating, and storing food and supplies.

• Monitor and record food temperatures, portion sizes, and waste as required.

• Collaborate with the Dietary Manager and Dietitian to meet residents' nutritional and dietary needs.

• Follow all infection control, safety, and sanitation guidelines.

• Ensure proper use and cleaning of kitchen equipment and utensils.

• Report any dietary concerns, equipment issues, or safety hazards to the Dietary Manager.

• Support and assist dietary aides as needed.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Previous cooking experience in healthcare, restaurant, or institutional setting preferred.

• Knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation, and infection control standards.

• Ability to follow menus, recipes, and dietary guidelines.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a team and interact respectfully with residents, staff, and visitors.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed.

• Frequent bending, reaching, and carrying trays, pots, and pans.