Full-Time Resident-Focused Cook — Nourish & Care

OPCO Skilled Management; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid-Time Off

Job summary

OPCO Skilled Management in Alamogordo, NM seeks a full-time cook to prepare and serve meals per menu, monitor food handling and sanitation, and ensure nutritional standards comply with regulations. You will help with ordering, prep sheets, and timely service to residents in a compassionate, safety-focused kitchen.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent (preferred) and 2+ years of cook experience in a large-scale operation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two years as cook in a large-scale cooking operation, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meal items according to planned menus and standardized recipes; refers to supervisor or dietitian for changes.
• Reviews menus, census information, production guides and pre-prep sheets to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared.
• Prepares food according to safe food handling guidelines per company policy and state and federal codes and regulations.
• Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by the supervisor; prepares food in a timely manner to preserve quality and serve on time.
• Maintains standards for food preparation and quality of food service; uses nutritionally equivalent substitutes when required; follows standardized recipes.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

OPCO Skilled Management in Alamogordo, NM seeks a full-time cook to prepare and serve meals per menu, monitor food handling and sanitation, and ensure nutritional standards comply with regulations. You will help with ordering, prep sheets, and timely service to residents in a compassionate, safety-focused kitchen.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent (preferred) and 2+ years of cook experience in a large-scale operation.