Dietary Cook

The Emerald Peek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Saint James (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay

Job summary

The Emerald Peek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in United States is seeking a Dietary Cook to join our team. You will prepare meals following federal, state, and local standards and our policies to ensure high-quality food service at all times.

Qualifications include knowledge of basic food preparation and therapeutic diets, plus the ability to interact tactfully with residents and staff. Strong patience and a calm demeanor are essential for caring for elderly or disabled residents.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic food preparation and therapeutic diets.
• Knowledge of elderly, ill and/or disabled.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when warranted.
• Must deal tactfully with residents, families, and staff.
• Able to follow written and oral directions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food in accordance with applicable standards and policies to ensure quality service at all times.

Skills

Basic food preparation

Therapeutic diets

Knowledge of elderly

Patience and tact

Ability to follow directions

Independent decision making

Safety awareness

Job description

DIETARY COOK

NOW OFFERING DAILY PAY

We are looking for a talented and hard-working Dietary Cook to join our ever-growing team.

JOB DUTIES:

To prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulation, with our established policies and procedures and as may be directed by the Food Services Director or designee, to assure quality food service is provided at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess the ability to make independent decision when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, resident, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation and therapeutic diets.
• Knowledge of elderly, ill and/or disabled.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Basic understanding of following step by step procedures.
• Follows and understands written and oral directions.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

SALARY - $ 22 an hour

An Equal Opportunity Employer