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 reliable Dietary Cook to join our team and prepare meals under federal, state, and local guidelines. The position emphasizes quality service and adherence to established policies, with supervision from the Food Services Director.

The role supports our residents’ nutritional needs and safety standards. We offer a dynamic work environment focused on compassionate care for the elderly, with a daily pay option to provide financial

Qualifications

• Ability to make independent decisions when needed.
• Ability to deal tactfully with residents, families, and staff.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation and therapeutic diets.
• Knowledge of elderly, ill and/or disabled.
• Patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm for handling residents.
• Ability to follow step-by-step procedures and written/oral directions.
• Must not pose a direct threat to others' health or safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food in accordance with current federal, state, local standards and policies.
• Follow directions from Food Services Director or designee.

Skills

Independent decision making

People skills

Food preparation

Therapeutic diets

Patience and tact

Following directions

Work with elderly/disabled

Job description

St. James Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center -

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