Healthcare Kitchen Lead Cook & Dietary Prep

PACS; Fox Hollow (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS is seeking a cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor in a hospital/long-term care setting. You will oversee safe, sanitary food preparation and help ensure meals meet menus and dietary guidelines.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least one year of hospital or long-term care cooking experience, and ServSafe certification, with PCC familiarity preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as a cook in a hospital or long term care facility for not less than one year.
• Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate.
• Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.
• Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean and sanitary manner.
• Ability to prepare tasteful meals and to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Ability to follow prepared menus and portion control guides. Ability to prepare special diets accurately.
• Record food temperatures for the meals. Prepare pureed foods. Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments.
• Maintain quaternary solution in sanitizer buckets. Assist with serving the different meals. Clean cooking area and serving carts.
• Report resident care concerns and potential issues to Administrator and/or Director of Nurses. Participate in the orientation and on-going training of dietary staff.
• Ability to make the presentation of the food appealing to the residents. Ability to cooperate. Willing to supervise and to work under supervision.
• To make sure all cleaning schedules are followed. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

PACS is seeking a cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor in a hospital/long-term care setting. You will oversee safe, sanitary food preparation and help ensure meals meet menus and dietary guidelines.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least one year of hospital or long-term care cooking experience, and ServSafe certification, with PCC familiarity preferred.