Dietary Cook - Apache Junction

Apache Junction Health Center in; Apache Junction (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Apache Junction Health and Rehab seeks a Dietary Cook to support residents with nutritious meals in a skilled nursing setting. You will prepare meals in large quantities, follow menus, and maintain a sanitary kitchen to ensure safety and quality.

Join a team focused on compassionate care, accurate portioning, and presenting meals that appeal to residents. This role emphasizes teamwork and adherence to dietary guidelines to support resident well-being.

Qualifications

• Healthcare food service cooking experience required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen in a safe, sanitary condition.
• Prepare meals following prepared menus and portion controls.
• Record food temperatures and ensure safe handling.

Skills

Previous cooking experience in ahea l?

Job description

Dietary Cook - Apache Junction (Food Services)

Why work at Apache Junction?

Apache Junction Health and Rehab is ranked one of the best short term rehab center and ranked #3 in the best nursing homes in Arizona!

Apache Junction Health and Rehab is currently the only skilled nursing facility in the Apache Junction area. Apache Junction Health and Rehab provides compassionate and personalized skilled nursing care 24 hours a day. We specialize in providing rehabilitation services onsite to help our patients regain their independence and return to their homes.

Cook Job Duties:

• Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean and sanitary manner.
• Ability to prepare tasteful meals and to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Ability to follow prepared menus and portion control guides.
• Ability to prepare special diets accurately.
• Record food temperatures for the meals.
• Prepare pureed foods.
• Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments.
• Maintain quaternary solution in sanitizer buckets.
• Assist with serving the different meals.
• Clean cooking area and serving carts.
• Report resident care concerns and potential issues to Administrator and/or Director of Nurses.
• Participate in the orientation and on-going training of dietary staff.
• Ability to make the presentation of the food appealing to the residents.
• Ability to cooperate.
• Willing to supervise and to work under supervision.
• To make sure all cleaning schedules are followed.

Required Qualifications:

• Previous cooking experience in healthcare facility