Dietary Cook

Milton Nursing and Rehab Center; Milton (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

AFLAC Insurance options

401K with company match

Paid Time Off & Sick time

Job summary

Milton Nursing and Rehab Center in Milton, PA is seeking a dedicated Cook to manage food production for residents, ensuring safety, sanitation, and menu adherence. You will prepare meals from standardized recipes, monitor inventory, and collaborate with the Dining Services Coordinator to deliver timely service.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of food prep experience in healthcare or hospitality, a high school diploma or GED, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of food preparation experience in a restaurant, hotel, or healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation: Prepare and serve high-quality meals according to standardized recipes and established menus.
• Dietary Compliance: Follow dietary modifications and nutritional guidelines as ordered for residents (e.g., low sodium, mechanical soft).
• Safety & Sanitation: Maintain a clean, organized kitchen and adhere to health department regulations and food safety standards.
• Inventory Management: Stock, rotate, and date products using FIFO methods.
• Collaboration: Work with the Dining Services Coordinator and dietary aides to ensure timely meal delivery and service.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Compassionate attitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About Us:
Milton Nursing & Rehab - now under new ownership – is a 138 bed long and short term care facility. We are looking for compassionate, dedicated individuals to join our team. If you are passionate about helping the elderly and want to make a difference in their daily lives, we want to hear from you. We offer a supportive environment, competitive pay, and benefits.

Are you a culinary professional looking to make a meaningful impact? You will do more than just prepare meals—you will enhance the quality of life for our residents through nutritious and delicious dining experiences. We are looking for a dedicated Cook to manage food production, ensure safety and sanitation, and bring joy to our community through great food.

Key Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation:Prepare and serve high-quality meals according to standardized recipes and established menus.

• Dietary Compliance:Follow specific dietary modifications and nutritional guidelines as ordered for residents (e.g., low sodium, mechanical soft).

• Safety & Sanitation:Maintain a clean, organized kitchen and adhere to all local health department regulations and food safety standards.

• Inventory Management:Stock, rotate, and date products using "First-In, First-Out" (FIFO) methods.

• Collaboration:Work closely with the Dining Services Coordinator and dietary aides to ensure timely meal delivery and service.

Qualifications

• Experience:Minimum of one (1) year of food preparation experience in a restaurant, hotel, or healthcare setting.

• Education:High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

• Skills:Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, and a compassionate attitude toward the elderly.

  Benefits:

• Competitive pay: $16.50 per hour.

• AFLAC Insurance options.

• 401K with company match.

• Paid Time Off & Sick time.

• This building is compliant with all resident to staff ratios set forth by the state.