DIETARY COOK For Long Term Care Facility

Complete Care; Phillipsburg (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Beautiful work environment

Competitive Wages and Benefits Package

Flexible Schedule

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Complete Care is seeking a Long-Term Care Cook to plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals for residents in a long-term care facility. The role emphasizes dietary needs, recipe adherence, food safety, and a clean, organized kitchen.

You will collaborate with the kitchen team to provide high-quality meals and a positive dining experience. The position requires cooking skills, knowledge of special diets, strong time management, and compassion for residents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary training is a plus.
• Knowledge of food safety guidelines and regulations.
• Experience working in a kitchen, preferably in a long-term care facility or similar setting.
• Familiarity with special diets (low-sodium, diabetic, pureed, etc.).
• Strong cooking skills and understanding of various cooking techniques.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Patience, compassion, and a positive attitude when interacting with residents.
• Physical ability to stand for long periods, lift heavy objects, and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation
• Recipe Adherence
• Food safety and sanitation
• Cooking techniques
• Presentation
• Communication
• Training and compliance

Skills

Cooking skills

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Education

High school diploma

Culinary training

Job description

Complete Care

The Long-Term Care Cook is responsible for planning, preparing, and serving nutritious and appealing meals to residents in a long-term care facility. This role involves understanding the dietary requirements of each resident, following recipes, ensuring food safety standards are met, and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment. The cook is also expected to contribute to a positive dining experience for the residents and collaborate with the kitchen team to provide high-quality meals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meal preparation
• Recipe Adherence
• Food safety and sanitation
• Cooking techniques
• Presentation
• Communication
• Training and compliance

Benefits:

• Beautiful work environment
• Competitive Wages and Benefits Package
• Flexible Schedule
• Paid Time Off

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary school or relevant training is a plus.
• Knowledge of food safety guidelines and regulations.
• Experience working in a kitchen, preferably in a long-term care facility or similar setting.
• Familiarity with special diets (low-sodium, diabetic, pureed, etc.).
• Strong cooking skills and understanding of various cooking techniques.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Patience, compassion, and a positive attitude when interacting with residents.
• Physical ability to stand for long periods, lift heavy objects, and work in a fast-paced environment.

Complete Care is an equal opportunity employer.

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