Healthcare Kitchen Cook — Special Diets & Menus

The Terrace of Delray Beach Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Terrace of Delray Beach Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Cook to prepare meals according to dietary requirements and facility policies. The role supports quality food service under the direction of the Dietitian and Food Services Director.

You will help implement menus, coordinate with other departments, and maintain compliance with sanitation standards. Experience in healthcare food service is preferred, along with Illinois sanitation certification and strong English

Qualifications

• At least 1 year dietary/food experience in healthcare setting preferred.
• Illinois Food Service Sanitation certification required.
• Ability to read, speak and write English.
• Ability to work independently and with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Review menus prior to food preparation.
• Assist in developing and coordinating department policies and manuals.
• Interpret department policies to personnel, residents, visitors, family members, etc.
• Assist in planning regular and special diet menus as prescribed by physician.
• Coordinate food services with other departments as necessary.
• Work with the facility's dietitian and implement recommended changes.
• Ensure food service procedures follow established policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Dietary/food experience

English language proficiency

Independence / self-management

Education

Illinois Food Service Sanitation certification

Job description

The Terrace of Delray Beach Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Cook to prepare meals according to dietary requirements and facility policies. The role supports quality food service under the direction of the Dietitian and Food Services Director.

You will help implement menus, coordinate with other departments, and maintain compliance with sanitation standards. Experience in healthcare food service is preferred, along with Illinois sanitation certification and strong English