Dietary Kitchen Lead Cook

PACS Group; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS Group in the United States seeks an experienced cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. The role collaborates with nursing staff to prepare appetizing meals, follow menus, and ensure safe, sanitary food handling.

Responsibilities include cooking in large quantities, following portion control, preparing special diets, recording temperatures, assisting with meal service, and maintaining cleanliness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Should have experience as a cook in a hospital or long term care facility for not less than one year.
• Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate.
• Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Willing to supervise and to work under supervision.
• To make sure all cleaning schedules are followed.

Skills

Reading procedures

Reading recipes

Communication with staff

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

PACS Group in the United States seeks an experienced cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. The role collaborates with nursing staff to prepare appetizing meals, follow menus, and ensure safe, sanitary food handling.

Responsibilities include cooking in large quantities, following portion control, preparing special diets, recording temperatures, assisting with meal service, and maintaining cleanliness.