Detox Center Cook: Nutritious Meals & Patient Care

Amatus Health; New Hampshire; Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic work environment

Professional growth opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Amatus Health in Whitefield, NH is hiring a dedicated Cook for Detox Center to prepare nutritious meals for patients in accordance with diet plans and strict safety standards. You will manage kitchen tasks from menu planning to inventory, ensure timely delivery of meals, monitor temperatures, and uphold cleanliness and sanitation across all food prep areas.

Experience with ServSafe and ability to work with a multidisciplinary team are valued; there is opportunity for growth and competitive

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• ServSafe Food Handlers certification required.
• Must be able to read and comprehend written recipes.
• Ability to perform simple calculations.
• Must work well with others and handle multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of food production and service.
• Ability to delegate duties and maintain efficient standards.

Responsibilities

• Follow patient diet plans and determine required ingredients.
• Prepare foods by cutting, marinating, and chopping.
• Make soups and stocks per recipes with correct seasoning.
• Create and post daily menus.
• Assist management in recipe development with healthcare professionals.
• Cook nutritious meals per protocols with strong cleanliness focus.
• Ensure meals meet nutritive quality and are served on time.
• Prevent contamination, spoilage, and waste with proper methods and temperatures.
• Handle portioning on trays per patient instructions.
• Deliver meals promptly to patients.
• Maintain clean and sanitized kitchen areas and equipment.
• Perform regular maintenance on kitchen appliances.
• Remove trash and keep storage areas tidy.
• Take daily food and equipment temperatures.
• Stock snacks and drinks as needed.
• Manage inventory per management expectations.
• Minimize food waste and report waste monthly.

Skills

Reading recipes

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Food safety knowledge

Calculations by hand

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ServSafe Food Handler Certification

Food thermometer

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Amatus Health in Whitefield, NH is hiring a dedicated Cook for Detox Center to prepare nutritious meals for patients in accordance with diet plans and strict safety standards. You will manage kitchen tasks from menu planning to inventory, ensure timely delivery of meals, monitor temperatures, and uphold cleanliness and sanitation across all food prep areas.

Experience with ServSafe and ability to work with a multidisciplinary team are valued; there is opportunity for growth and competitive