Cook - Per Diem

UVM Health Network- Porter Medical Center; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Helen Porter Nursing and Rehabilitation in Middlebury, VT is seeking a Cook to support seasonal menu preparation under the supervision of the Lead Cook and Nutrition Services Manager. You will ensure safety and sanitation of the kitchen and collaborate with dietitians and staff to meet therapeutic diet requirements.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma (preferred), at least three years of experience in a kitchen, is 18+, and may hold ServSafe certification.

Qualifications

• Able to read, write and speak the English language.
• Demonstrates ability to provide leadership and adapt to change.
• Mental and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position.
• Professional appearance.
• Satisfactory references.
• Able to follow standardized recipes.
• Prepare foods in compliance with diet orders.
• Able to correctly modify food textures and portion foods.
• Comply with requirements and standards established by regulatory agencies.
• Function as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and implement seasonal menus.
• Ensure safety and sanitation of the kitchen per regulations.
• Follow standardized recipes and modify textures and portions.
• Collaborate with nutrition services and other staff.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Sanitation

Dietary modification

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary:

The Cook is responsible for the preparation and implementation of the established seasonal cycle menus at Helen Porter Nursing and Rehabilitation. He/she is under the direct supervision of the Lead Cook and is ultimately supervised by the Nutrition Services Manager. He/she is responsible for ensuring sfety and sanitation of the kitchen, maintaining quality control standards and compliance with regulatory agencies and therapeutic diets. He/she is expected to work collaboratively with the Nutrition Services Manager, staff dietitian, support staff, and other department team members as required.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of three years work experience in this position.

• Minimum 18 years of age.

• ServSafe certification preferred.

Knowledge/Special Skills:

• Able to read, write and speak the English language.

• Demonstrates ability to provide leadership and adapt to change.

• Mental and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position.

• Professional appearance.

• Satisfactory references.

• Able to follow standardized recipes.

• Prepare foods in compliance with diet orders.

• Able to correctly modify food textures and portion foods.

• Comply with requirements and standards established by regulatory agencies.

• Function as a team member.