Healthcare Kitchen Cook — Nutritious Meals for Residents

Emerald Healthcare; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

PTO Plan

Job summary

Emerald Care Center Tulsa is seeking a dedicated Cook to join the kitchen team. You will prepare nutritious meals for residents, follow dietary guidelines, and collaborate with the dietary staff to meet individual needs in a 24-hour skilled nursing environment.

Ideal candidates have a Food Handler Card, a high school diploma or equivalent, and preferred experience in healthcare settings. This full-time on-site role emphasizes food safety, accuracy of recipes, and teamwork with residents and

Qualifications

• Must have a Food Handler Card.
• Experience in healthcare or institutional setting is preferred.
• Ability to lift and move objects and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation: Prepare and cook a variety of meals according to planned menus, dietary guidelines, and individual resident needs, including specialized diets.
• Menu Adherence: Follow standardized recipes and portion control procedures to ensure consistency and quality of meals.
• Kitchen Safety: Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen, including proper handling and storage of food items in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Resident Needs: Adjust recipes and meal plans to accommodate residents’ dietary restrictions and preferences, while ensuring that all nutritional requirements are met.
• Inventory Management: Assist in ordering and stocking food supplies, ensuring that inventory levels are maintained and that all food items are stored properly.
• Collaboration: Work with dietary staff and other healthcare professionals to plan and review menus and to address any resident concerns or changes in dietary needs.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of food temperatures, portion sizes, and dietary modifications as required.
• Training: Participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to stay current with food safety standards, dietary trends, and best practices in food preparation.

Skills

Food safety

Recipe following

Time management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary certification or degree

Job description

Emerald Care Center Tulsa is seeking a dedicated Cook to join the kitchen team. You will prepare nutritious meals for residents, follow dietary guidelines, and collaborate with the dietary staff to meet individual needs in a 24-hour skilled nursing environment.

Ideal candidates have a Food Handler Card, a high school diploma or equivalent, and preferred experience in healthcare settings. This full-time on-site role emphasizes food safety, accuracy of recipes, and teamwork with residents and