Dietary Cook

Belle Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Same Day Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Thankful Thursday

Weekly appreciation

Job summary

Belle Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Cook to prepare a wide variety of meals for residents, employees and visitors. You will follow recipes, plan schedules and supervise others in the absence of the Food Service Director.

The role supports a compassionate, team-focused environment. Responsibilities include meal preparation, following dietary instructions, maintaining sanitation, and coordinating with staff to ensure timely service.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak and follow written and oral directions in English.
• 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 by the 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 residents and families receive high-quality service in a caring atmosphere.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Skills

Volume food production

Sanitation regulations

Arithmetic calculations

Operational problem solving

Basic computer skills

TB test verification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Weekly Employee Appreciation Event- “Thankful Thursday”

RATE: $18 per hour

Full Time & Part Time

11am-7:30pm

BENEFITS:

• Same Day Pay
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Same Day Pay
• Weekly Employee Appreciation Event- “Thankful Thursday”

About us:

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

RESPONSIBILITIES/ ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. 1 Handles and prepares food in accordance with sanitary regulations;
2. 2 Prepares palatable and appetizing meals, as prescribed for the residents by the attending physician;
3. 3 Meets required meal schedules;
4. 4 Takes necessary measures to avoid food waste;
5. 5 Properly cares for dietary equipment and production sheets;
6. 6 Follows menus and special diet instructions;
7. 7 Communicates freely with the Food Service Director;
8. 8 Cooperates with other food service staff and facility personnel;
9. 9 Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights;
10. 10 Performs other duties as requested.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/ VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. 1 Ability to read, write, speak and follow written and oral directions in the English language.
2. 2 High school diploma or equivalent.
3. 3 Experience In Institutional Food Handling Is Preferred.

JOB SKILLS:

1. 1 Considerable knowledge of volume food production methods and techniques.
2. 2 Considerable knowledge of sanitation regulations and practices as applied to institutional kitchen and related areas.
3. 3 Ability to make simple arithmetical calculations.
4. 4 Ability to solve operational problems in absence of Food Service Manager and Assistant Food Service Manager.
5. 5 Basic computer skills.
6. 6 Provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test.

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES:

1. 1 Interacts with residents, families, visitors and employees.
2. 2 Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required