Healthcare Cook: Therapeutic Diets & Teamwork

CAMPBELL HALL REHABILITATION CENTER, INC.; Campbell Hall (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CAMPBELL HALL REHABILITATION CENTER, INC. is seeking a reliable Cook to join its dietary team in a long-term care setting. You will prepare nutritious meals, follow physician orders, and ensure dietary needs are met with care and consistency.

Responsibilities include following recipes, maintaining food safety, collaborating with dietary staff, and ensuring compliance with sanitation standards in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Healthcare or long-term care kitchen experience preferred.
• Knowledge of therapeutic and modified diets is a plus.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and production sheets.
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Serv Safe certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus and standardized recipes.
• Ensure meals meet dietary requirements, including modified and therapeutic diets.
• Review production sheets and prepare food in appropriate quantities.
• Maintain proper food temperatures and adhere to food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Assist with food prep, portioning, and plating as needed.
• Ensure kitchen, equipment, and work areas are clean and sanitized at all times.
• Receive, store, and rotate food supplies according to regulations.
• Work collaboratively with dietary staff and other departments.
• Follow all local, state, and federal regulations, including sanitation and infection control standards.

Skills

Reading recipes

Food safety & sanitation

Teamwork & communication

Ability to work in fast-paced

Therapeutic/modified diets knowledge

Education

Serv Safe certification

Job description

CAMPBELL HALL REHABILITATION CENTER, INC. is seeking a reliable Cook to join its dietary team in a long-term care setting. You will prepare nutritious meals, follow physician orders, and ensure dietary needs are met with care and consistency.

Responsibilities include following recipes, maintaining food safety, collaborating with dietary staff, and ensuring compliance with sanitation standards in a fast-paced kitchen environment.