COOK - SUMMERSTONE

Liberty Healthcare Management; Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Healthcare Management Kernersville, North Carolina, United States is seeking an experienced Cook to support dining services for residents and staff. The role follows planned menus and prepares items for meals and special events, ensuring food is ready on time and served attractively.

Responsibilities include preparing desserts and breads, carving meats, accommodating special diets, keeping the kitchen clean, and assisting with dietary paperwork as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older and have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must purchase and wear required uniform.
• Must be able to use equipment safely.
• Must be able to use supplies economically.
• Must attend in-service training and other staff meetings as required.
• Demonstrates neat appearance and good personal hygiene.
• Must read, know and follow personnel, department and Facility policies.

Responsibilities

• Follows planned menus and prepares food for residents and staff.
• Plans cooking schedule to have food ready to serve on time.
• Prepares and cooks foods according to tested recipes and guidelines.
• Prepares desserts, pastries, breads, and salads.
• Cares for special diets and dietary requirements.
• Serves food timely and attractively in proper utensils.
• Keeps work area clean and sanitized; cleans pots, pans, and service ware.
• In absence of the Dietary Director, may supervise staff and arrange replacements when necessary.
• Assists with other dietary requirements and related paperwork.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Meal service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

COOK - SUMMERSTONE

Liberty Healthcare Management Kernersville, North Carolina, United States

About this position

Liberty Cares With Compassion

At Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services, we promote a challenging, but rewarding opportunity in a caring environment.

We are currently seeking an experienced: COOK

• Follows planned menus.
• Prepares food items for resident and staff meals, as well as special events.
• Plans cooking schedule to have food ready to serve on time.
• Prepares and cooks food according to tested recipes and established guidelines.
• Prepares desserts, pastries, breads, and salads.
• Carves meats in portions required.
• Prepares food for special diets.
• Serves food timely and attractively in proper utensils.
• Serves food either hot or cold as required.
• Prepares and covers trays for patients not coming to dining room, as needed.
• Takes requests for extra servings of food or beverages.
• Clears and cleans tables in dining rooms when needed.
• Washes, rinses and sanitizes pots, pans and service ware according to established procedures and assists with other cleaning as needed or assigned.
• Keeps stove, sinks, cabinets, tables and equipment cleaned and sanitized.
• Maintains a clean department at all times, including but not limited to sweeping, mopping, garbage removal, equipment cleaning, etc.
• Utilizes the most sanitary methods to handle, prepare, and serve food.
• Assists with other dietary requirements as assigned, including paperwork.
• In the absence of the Dietary Director, will assume responsibility for the dietary department and will be in charge of staff. If inadequate staff is available, will assume responsibility for finding replacements and will work an assignment is replacement staff cannot be found.

Job Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older and have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must purchase and wear required uniform.
• Must be able to use equipment without jeopardizing the safety of self, other, or equipment.
• Must be able to use supplies economically.
• Must attend in-service training and other staff meetings as required.
• Demonstrates neat appearance and good personal hygiene.
• Must read, know and follow personnel, department and Facility policies.

Visit www.libertyhealthcareandrehab.com for more information.
Background checks/drug-free workplace.
EOE.