Healthcare Kitchen Cook — Nutritious Meals & Care

The-Country-Home-Memory-Care; Morris Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k match

Early Pay via Tapcheck

Employee perks & discounts

PTO & holidays

Job summary

The Country Home Memory Care in Morris Plains, NJ is seeking a Cook to prepare nutritious, high-quality meals for residents in a healthcare setting. You will follow menus, dietary guidelines, and safety practices while delivering meals on time with appealing presentation.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and 1–2 years cooking experience in healthcare, long-term care, or food service. We offer health benefits, a 401k, early pay options, and ongoing growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1-2 years cooking experience in healthcare/long-term care/food service preferred.
• Formal culinary training or certification is not required but a plus.

Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation: Prepare and cook meals according to established menus, recipes, and dietary guidelines.
• Food Safety and Sanitation: Maintain proper temperatures and follow health regulations; clean and sanitize workstations and utensils.
• Kitchen Operations: Assist in inventory, ordering, and maintaining an organized kitchen.
• Team Collaboration: Work with dietary staff to ensure timely service and accommodate resident needs.
• Customer Service: Interact professionally with residents and guests; address meal-related concerns.

Skills

Food preparation techniques

Portion control

Kitchen safety practices

Follow recipes

Dietary accommodations

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Country Home Memory Care in Morris Plains, NJ is seeking a Cook to prepare nutritious, high-quality meals for residents in a healthcare setting. You will follow menus, dietary guidelines, and safety practices while delivering meals on time with appealing presentation.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and 1–2 years cooking experience in healthcare, long-term care, or food service. We offer health benefits, a 401k, early pay options, and ongoing growth opportunities.