Dietary Cook

St.-James-Rehabilitation-and-Healthcare-Center; Saint James (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

St.-James-Rehabilitation-and-Healthcare-Center is seeking a talented Dietary Cook to join our team. You will prepare food in line with federal, state, and local standards and our policies, ensuring quality service at all times.

The position requires knowledge of basic food preparation and therapeutic diets, as well as patience and tact in dealing with residents, families, and staff. We offer daily pay and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic food preparation and therapeutic diets.
• Understanding of elderly, ill or disabled residents.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions.
• Patience, tact and enthusiasm when dealing with residents.
• Ability to make independent decisions when warranted.
• Follows established policies and procedures and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food in accordance with applicable standards and as directed by the Food Services Director.
• Ensure quality food service is provided at all times.

Skills

Food preparation

Therapeutic diets

Elderly care awareness

Patience

Tactful communication

Ability to follow written directions

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