Dietary Cook

White Oak Management, Inc.; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHC-White Oak Charleston is seeking a full-time Cook to join the dietary service team. You will prepare and cook foods, cereals, starches, meats and vegetables according to menus and standardized recipes, while maintaining sanitary standards and production charts.

This role requires weekend rotation (every other weekend) and involves serving residents, assisting with diet-specific preparations, cleaning, and supporting the Food Service Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks foods, cereals, starches, meat and vegetables for meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance, following menus, using standardized recipes and following production chart for correct quantities.
• Tests cooked food by taste and smell to determine if properly cooked and seasoned.
• Apportions and serves food for residents according to menu combinations or orders.
• Prepares foods for therapeutic diets according to diet menus / restrictions.
• Clears and cleans working area floors and equipment.
• Prepares meat or vegetables for next day if necessary as according to menus / food production sheet.
• Aids in setting up steam table.
• Carries out assigned cleaning responsibilities / sanitation duties.
• Practices good personal hygiene daily.
• Adhere to the personnel policies and procedures of this facility and of the dietary department.
• Other related duties as assigned by Food Service Supervisor.

Job description

Apply now for interview consideration! We are accepting applications for a full time Cook. Will be required to work every other weekend, NHC-White Oak Charleston - 9285 Medical Plaza Drive, Charleston, SCConveniently located at I-26 and University Avenue on the HCA-Trident Hospital campus, our facility is committed to delivering high-quality care and exceptional service to our residents.PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:Prepares and cooks foods, cereals, starches, meat and vegetables for meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance, following menus, using standardized recipes and following production chart for correct quantities. Handling food in accordance with sanitary standards.Tests cooked food by taste and smell to determine if properly cooked and seasoned.Apportioned and serves food for residents according to menu combinations or orders.Prepares foods for therapeutic diets according to diet menus / restrictions.Clears and cleans working area floors and equipment.Prepares meat or vegetables for next day if necessary as according to menus / food production sheet.Aids in setting up steam table.Carries out assigned cleaning responsibilities / sanitation duties.Practices good personal hygiene daily.Adhere to the personnel policies and procedures of this facility and of the dietary department.Other related duties as assigned by Food Service Supervisor.No jewelry or fingernail polish is to be worn.Has responsibility for the kitchen and food service operations in the absence of the Food Service Supervisor.EOESmoke Free Facility#SJ