Full Time Cook 11am-7:30pm

Atlas Healthcare; Cranbury Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Rehab and Healthcare at Maywood is seeking a full-time cook for a skilled nursing facility in Cranbury Township, NJ. The role focuses on preparing meals per planned menus and dietary requirements, while ensuring meals are appetizing and served with proper portions.

The cook will prepare meals according to standardized recipes and special diet orders, provide bedtime snacks, and support kitchen staff. Supervisory duties include guiding dietary aides and dishwashers as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with dietary restrictions and therapeutic diets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to planned menus and standardized recipes.
• Oversee preparation and serving of meals, ensuring portion control and palatability.
• Supervise dietary aides and dishwasher and provide guidance and support.

Skills

Food preparation

Menu planning

Supervisory experience

Job description

Skilled Nursing Facility seeking a full time cook

The primary purpose of this position is to prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards.

• - Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus
• - Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance
• -Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• -Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus.
• -Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders
• -Prepare and provide bedtime snacks
• -Be sure that the appropriate equipment and utensils are provided with the residents meal tray.
• -Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents when needed.
• -Oversee and supervise the dietary aides and dishwasher by providing guidance and support

Experience

One year food experience in a supervisory capacity and in a hospital or nursing care center or other related medical center preferred (but not necessary)