Cook - Senior Living Kitchen (Split Shifts)

Village Creek Wellness and Rehabilitation; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Village Creek Wellness and Rehabilitation in Fort Worth is seeking a motivated cook to join our dietary team. The role involves preparing meals according to menus, following safety and nutrition guidelines, and delivering quality food service in a five star care setting.

This full-time position offers a split shift (two mornings and two afternoons) and a benefits package including 401(k), dental, health, life and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• Highschool 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 for menu changes.
• Reviews menus and production guides to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared.
• Prepares food according to safe handling guidelines and state/federal codes.
• Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by supervisor.
• Maintains standards for food preparation and quality and uses substitutions when required.
• Operates kitchen utensils and equipment and cooks foods by baking, roasting, broiling or steaming.
• Prepares consistency-modified and diet foods; assists with special meals as needed.
• Cleans kitchen area and equipment; follows sanitation and labeling procedures.
• Meets meal schedules and assists the Dietary Manager as needed.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Kitchen equipment operation

Education

Highschool diploma or equivalency

Tools

Blenders & mixers

Slicer

Steamer

Job description

Village Creek Wellness and Rehabilitation in Fort Worth is seeking a motivated cook to join our dietary team. The role involves preparing meals according to menus, following safety and nutrition guidelines, and delivering quality food service in a five star care setting.

This full-time position offers a split shift (two mornings and two afternoons) and a benefits package including 401(k), dental, health, life and vision insurance.