Healthcare Cook - Therapeutic Diets & Kitchen Supervisor

A&P Payroll Management; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Paid time off

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation in Trenton, NJ is seeking a full-time Cook to join our dedicated team. The role involves preparing meals including modified textures, supervising dietary aides, and ensuring safety and sanitation in accordance with FDA/Food Code standards.

Applicants should have ServSafe or Sodexo healthcare cooking certification, at least 1 year of large-scale cooking experience, and weekend/holiday availability.

Qualifications

• Certification in healthcare cooking (ServSafe or Sodexo).
• Minimum one year of experience in large-scale cooking.
• Strong knowledge of large-scale and therapeutic food preparation.
• Ability to perform physical work and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food for meals, including modified textures for restricted and therapeutic diets.
• Supervises dietary aides in the preparation and serving of foods and beverages.
• Follows instructions of the Dining Services Director in meal preparation and schedules.
• Ensures foods are palatable and cooked to safe temperatures per FDA Food Code.

Skills

Healthcare cooking

Large-scale cooking

Therapeutic food prep

Weekend availability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation in Trenton, NJ is seeking a full-time Cook to join our dedicated team. The role involves preparing meals including modified textures, supervising dietary aides, and ensuring safety and sanitation in accordance with FDA/Food Code standards.

Applicants should have ServSafe or Sodexo healthcare cooking certification, at least 1 year of large-scale cooking experience, and weekend/holiday availability.