Dietary Cook: Texture-Modified & Therapeutic Meals

Preferred Care Health Centers; Old Bridge (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Care Health Centers in Old Bridge is seeking a Cook to join our dietary team. The Cook will prepare and serve food including texture modified and therapeutic diets according to the facility menu, and work to ensure quality food service at all times.

The role requires adherence to safety and sanitation standards, a neat appearance, and the ability to work well with residents and staff in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Specialized training in food service is desirable.
• Ability to read, speak and understand English, follow directions and complete tasks.
• Ability to follow time schedules for meal preparation and serving.
• Maintains a neat, clean, well-groomed appearance.
• Dependable, with experience working in facilities utilizing quantity food production methods.
• General knowledge and understanding of nutrition.
• Ability to read and accurately apply requirements of food tray cards.
• Ability to maintain records and complete reports as required.
• Written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves food including texture modified and therapeutic diets.
• Ensures compliance with current standards, guidelines, and policies.
• Assists in receiving, storing, preparing, serving, sanitation, and cleaning procedures.
• Works as a team player and supports colleagues and supervisors.
• Directs other employees in the absence of the Dining Services Director.

Skills

Team player

Detail-oriented

Food service knowledge

English literacy

Nutrition basics

Record keeping

Job description

Preferred Care Health Centers in Old Bridge is seeking a Cook to join our dietary team. The Cook will prepare and serve food including texture modified and therapeutic diets according to the facility menu, and work to ensure quality food service at all times.

The role requires adherence to safety and sanitation standards, a neat appearance, and the ability to work well with residents and staff in a collaborative setting.