Healthcare Kitchen Cook – Resident-Focused & Team Leader

Hazard-Health-; Hazard (KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company M"

Company Paid Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Hazard Health & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare meals for residents, guests, and staff in accordance with recipes, menus, and safety standards. You will ensure food is cooked and served at proper temperatures and maintain clean, organized kitchen areas.

The role requires following dietary cycles, supervising kitchen staff, and accommodating dietary preferences while adhering to state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• High School or better.
• Background or interest in dietary, culinary, or other food service.
• 1 year: Prior experience in food service, specifically in food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Follows recipes and prepares food that corresponds to menu cycles prepared by the Dietary Manager.
• Cooks or prepares palatable, attractive, nutritionally adequate meals in appropriate quantities at proper temperatures and times.
• Supervise kitchen staff that assist with food preparation, assembling trays, cleaning, and storage of supplies and equipment.
• Maintains a clean food service work area as food preparation and service is in process; cleans all areas after meal service.
• Uses food supplies and equipment efficiently to prevent waste.
• Prepares and maintains supply of food substitutes to accommodate resident choices and preferences.
• Handles, stores, and disposes of food supplies in compliance with procedures and regulations.

Skills

Cooking

Supervision

Food safety

Education

High School or better

Job description

Hazard Health & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare meals for residents, guests, and staff in accordance with recipes, menus, and safety standards. You will ensure food is cooked and served at proper temperatures and maintain clean, organized kitchen areas.

The role requires following dietary cycles, supervising kitchen staff, and accommodating dietary preferences while adhering to state and federal regulations.