Healthcare Dietary Cook: Nutritious Meals Leader

Towne Nursing; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Healthcare industry experience

Job summary

Live Well Healthcare Solutions is seeking a Dietary Cook for Laurel Brook Rehabilitation and Nursing Center to prepare nutritious meals tailored to residents' dietary needs. You will collaborate with the dietary team to ensure high-quality, safe, and appealing meals in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities include following recipes, plating, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, managing inventory, and supporting the Dietary Manager during absences.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of dietary cook experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain high levels of productivity.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Food Protection Manager Certification.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation & Culinary Excellence: Accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, and cook a variety of nutritious meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner following standardized recipes.
• Plating & Presentation: Plate and garnish all cooked items expertly to ensure an attractive menu presentation.
• Leadership Support: Act as a liaison for the Dietary Manager during their absence to ensure seamless meal prep and delivery.
• Kitchen Sanitation: Maintain high sanitation standards by thoroughly cleaning the kitchen and all culinary equipment before and after food service.
• Inventory & Recipe Management: Manage inventory, handle stock rotation, and ensure recipe development and compliance.
• Special Events: Flexibly handle last-minute culinary requests for special events and facility functions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Food Protection Manager Certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Live Well Healthcare Solutions is seeking a Dietary Cook for Laurel Brook Rehabilitation and Nursing Center to prepare nutritious meals tailored to residents' dietary needs. You will collaborate with the dietary team to ensure high-quality, safe, and appealing meals in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities include following recipes, plating, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, managing inventory, and supporting the Dietary Manager during absences.