Dietary Cook — ServSafe Preferred (Hospital)

Cambridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cambridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a dietary staff member to support menu planning and meal preparation for residents in a hospital/skilled nursing setting. The role requires serving safe certification and the ability to prepare meals in line with diets and recipes.

You will collaborate with the dietary team to ensure timely service and high sanitation standards. Applicants with 1 year of dietary experience are preferred; familiarity with large-quantity cooking and inventory

Qualifications

• Must have a serve safe certificate to apply.
• 1 year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred but not required.
• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.

Responsibilities

• Review menu prior to preparation of food.
• Assist in planning regular and special diet menus in accordance with sanitary regulations
• Assist in establishing food service production to assure that meals are prepared on time
• Prepare meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance
• Prepare food in accordance with recipes and special diets
• Prepare substitute foods
• Coordinate dietary services with other departments as necessary
• Assist in inventorying and storing in-coming food, supplies, etc.
• Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available
• Make sure that all food items are properly stored, covered and dated in all refrigerators in the kitchen
• Ensure kitchen is maintained clean and safe; maintain equipment
• Assist maintain food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner
• Report hazardous conditions/equipment to the FSD or designee
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Skills

Lift up to 50 lbs

Education

High School / GED

ServSafe certificate

Job description

Cambridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a dietary staff member to support menu planning and meal preparation for residents in a hospital/skilled nursing setting. The role requires serving safe certification and the ability to prepare meals in line with diets and recipes.

You will collaborate with the dietary team to ensure timely service and high sanitation standards. Applicants with 1 year of dietary experience are preferred; familiarity with large-quantity cooking and inventory