Dietary Cook (PT) - Apache Junction

(Apache Junction Health Center) Apache Junction Community Healthcare, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Apache Junction Health and Rehab is seeking a Cook to maintain a safe, clean kitchen and prepare meals for residents. You will follow menus, prepare a variety of dishes in large quantities, and ensure correct diets are served.

The role involves recording temperatures, assisting with meal service, and coordinating with dietary and nursing staff to meet resident care needs.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience in healthcare facility.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean and sanitary manner.
• Ability to prepare meals following menus and to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Ability to prepare special diets accurately.
• Record food temperatures for meals.
• Prepare pureed foods.
• Assist with serving the different meals.
• Clean cooking area and serving carts.
• Report resident care concerns to Administrator or Director of Nurses.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
• Present food in an appealing way to residents.

Skills

Cooking

Job description

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 PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.