Facility Cook — Safe, Appealing Large-Scale Meals

PACS Group; South Dakota; On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS Group is seeking a cook to manage and operate the kitchen in a hospital or long-term care setting. The role reports to the Dietary Supervisor and requires preparing meals for residents in large quantities while following menus and portion controls.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, at least 1 year of hospital/long-term care cooking experience, and a ServSafe certification requirement. Excellent teamwork and operating under supervision are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as a cook in a hospital or long-term care facility for at least 1 year.
• Must obtain and maintain ServSafe certificate.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean and sanitary manner.
• Prepare tasteful meals and cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Follow prepared menus and portion control guides.
• 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.
• Make the presentation of food appealing to residents.
• Cooperate with staff and supervision.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Sanitation

Reading recipes

Teamwork

Supervision

ServSafe certificate

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

PACS Group is seeking a cook to manage and operate the kitchen in a hospital or long-term care setting. The role reports to the Dietary Supervisor and requires preparing meals for residents in large quantities while following menus and portion controls.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, at least 1 year of hospital/long-term care cooking experience, and a ServSafe certification requirement. Excellent teamwork and operating under supervision are essential.