Healthcare Cook: Nutritious Meals for Residents

Emerald Healthcare; Newton (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

PTO Plan

Job summary

Emerald Healthcare in Newton, KS is seeking a dedicated Cook/Grocery to join our Kitchen team in a skilled nursing facility. You will prepare meals according to planned menus, follow dietary guidelines, and ensure safe, clean kitchen operations while supporting residents' nutritional needs.

You will work with the dietary staff to adjust recipes for special diets, manage inventory, and assist with groceries delivery to residents' houses.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes and dietary guidelines accurately.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation: Prepare and cook a variety of meals according to planned menus and dietary guidelines.
• Menu Adherence: Follow standardized recipes and portion control procedures.
• Kitchen Safety: Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen.
• Resident Needs: Adjust recipes for dietary restrictions and preferences.
• Inventory Management: Assist in ordering and stocking food supplies.
• Collaboration: Work with dietary staff to plan and review menus.
• Record Keeping: Maintain records of temperatures and dietary modifications.
• Training: Participate in ongoing training on food safety standards.
• Delivery groceries to the houses.

Skills

Food safety

Follow recipes

Organizational skills

Communication with residents

Education

High school diploma

Culinary certification

Job description

Emerald Healthcare in Newton, KS is seeking a dedicated Cook/Grocery to join our Kitchen team in a skilled nursing facility. You will prepare meals according to planned menus, follow dietary guidelines, and ensure safe, clean kitchen operations while supporting residents' nutritional needs.

You will work with the dietary staff to adjust recipes for special diets, manage inventory, and assist with groceries delivery to residents' houses.