Dietary Cook (PT) - Apache Junction

Apache Junction Health Center; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Apache Junction Health Center as a Cook, where you'll prepare nutritious meals in a compassionate healthcare environment. Your role will involve maintaining kitchen cleanliness, cooking a variety of foods, and ensuring dietary needs are met for residents. This position offers the chance to work in a supportive team dedicated to providing high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience in a healthcare facility.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen.
• Prepare meals and special diets.
• Assist with serving and training dietary staff.

Skills

Cooking

Sanitation

Teamwork

Job description

Why work at Apache Junction?

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

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

Cook Job Duties:

• Maintain the kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean, and sanitary manner.
• Prepare tasteful meals and cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Follow prepared menus and portion control guides.
• Prepare special diets accurately.
• Record food temperatures for meals.
• Prepare pureed foods.
• Work cooperatively with personnel in all departments.
• Maintain quaternary solution in sanitizer buckets.
• Assist with serving meals.
• Clean cooking areas and serving carts.
• Report resident care concerns and potential issues to the Administrator and/or Director of Nurses.
• Participate in the orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
• Present food appealingly to residents.
• Cooperate with team members.
• Willing to supervise and work under supervision.
• Ensure all cleaning schedules are followed.

Required Qualifications:

• Previous cooking experience in a healthcare facility.