Evening Cook

PACS Group, Inc.; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 22,041 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Job summary

Cooper River Post Acute, a 176-bed skilled nursing facility in Mount Pleasant, SC, is seeking an Evening Cook to join our healthcare team. If you have a passion for preparing meals for residents and thrive in a hospital-like kitchen, apply today.

You will follow menus, prepare large quantities, ensure food safety, and help with special diets. High school diploma and 1 year cooking experience preferred; ServSafe certification encouraged.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of cooking experience, preferably in long-term care or healthcare.
• Pass a drug screen and federal background check.
• ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean, and sanitary manner.
• Prepare meals in large quantities and follow prepared menus and portion guides.
• Prepare special diets accurately and record food temperatures.
• Assist with serving meals and cooperate with departments; maintain sanitation.

Skills

Read procedures

Follow recipes

Food safety

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Evening CookApplylocations: Cooper River Post Acutetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR174987**Cooper River Post Acute** is a magnificent 176 bed skilled nursing facility located in the heart of **Mount Pleasant, SC.** Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of those we serve? At Cooper River, we value the relationships we have in our community, with our fellow colleagues, and also with residents and family members.We are currently looking for **Cooks** to join our team.If you have a passion for working with people and are an experienced **Cook** looking for a rewarding career in healthcare, then we encourage you to apply!**We offer:*** $16-$19 p/hour* Great benefits that include medical, dental, vision, 401k w/ match**Essential 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.**Successful candidates will have the following:*** High school diploma or equivalent* 1 year of experience with cooking, preferably in a Long-Term Care or healthcare setting* The ability to pass a drug screen & federal background check**General Purpose**It is the responsibility of the cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. He/she is reports to the Dietary supervisor.**Essential 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. Supervisory Requirements This job has supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.**Qualification**Education and/or ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent.Should have experience as a cook in a hospital or long term care facility for not less than one year.Language SkillsAbility to read technical procedures.Ability to read and follow recipes.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.Mathematical SkillsAbility to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.Reasoning AbilityAbility to solve practical problems.Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsMust obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate.Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health.**Physical Demands**The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and /or walking very frequently. Sitting occasionally. Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently. Talking and /or hearing very frequently. Tasting and /or smelling very frequently. Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally. Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.**Work Environment**The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.**Additional Information**Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.