Dietary Cook

Alameda Center; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Overtime

Same Day Pay

Thankful Thursday

Gift Giveaways

Attendance Program

Job summary

Alameda Center in Perth Amboy, NJ is seeking a Dietary Cook to prepare a wide variety of meals for residents, employees, and visitors. You will follow recipes and schedules and supervise food service staff in the absence of the Food Service Director.

The role emphasizes sanitary preparation, menu adherence, and teamwork within a compassionate care environment. Applicants receive health coverage, retirement plan, paid time off, and more.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions required for this role.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in institutional food handling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handles and prepares food in accordance with sanitary regulations;
• Prepares palatable and appetizing meals, as prescribed for the residents by the attending physician;
• Meets required meal schedules;
• Takes necessary measures to avoid food waste;
• Properly cares for dietary equipment and production sheets;
• Follows menus and special diet instructions;
• Communicates freely with the Food Service Director;
• Cooperates with other food service staff and facility personnel;
• Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights;
• Performs other duties as requested.

Skills

Volume food production

Sanitation regulations

Arithmetic calculations

Operational problem solving

Basic computer skills

Reading/writing instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Alameda Center -

Dietary Cook

RATE: $19.50 to $20.50 Per Hour

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• 401K

• Holiday Pay

• Paid Time Off

• Overtime Available

• Full Time

• Same Day Pay!!

• Weekly Employee Appreciation Event- “Thankful Thursday”

• Monthly Gift Giveaways!!

• Exciting Attendance Program!!

About us:

Alameda Center is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive, team-focused environment. We believe great care starts with great people, which is why we invest in our employees through accessible leadership, recognition programs, and the resources they need to succeed.

If you're looking for a workplace where you'll be valued, supported, and able to make a meaningful difference every day, we'd love to have you on our team.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Dietary Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking a wide variety of foods for residents, employees, and visitors. The Dietary Cook prepares food according to recipes and plans cooking schedules to meet mealtime schedules. In addition, the Dietary Cook performs related duties and cleaning duties, as assigned. The Dietary Cook directs other food service employees in the absence of the Food Service Director and the Assistant Food Service Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Handles and prepares food in accordance with sanitary regulations;

• Prepares palatable and appetizing meals, as prescribed for the residents by the attending physician;

• Meets required meal schedules;

• Takes necessary measures to avoid food waste;

• Properly cares for dietary equipment and production sheets;

• Follows menus and special diet instructions;

• Communicates freely with the Food Service Director;

• Cooperates with other food service staff and facility personnel;

• Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights;

• Performs other duties as requested.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL / VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions required for this role.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Experience in institutional food handling is preferred.

JOB SKILLS:

• Considerable knowledge of volume food production methods and techniques.

• Considerable knowledge of sanitation regulations and practices as applied to institutional kitchen and related areas.

• Ability to make simple arithmetical calculations.

• Ability to solve operational problems in the absence of the Food Service Manager and Assistant Food Service Manager.

• Basic computer skills.

• Provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test.

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES:

• Interacts with residents, families, visitors, and employees.

• Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required.