Healthcare Kitchen Lead: Special Diets & Large-Qty Prep

PACS Group; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS Group in Wisconsin is seeking a full-time hospital cook to manage the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. You will prepare large quantities of meals, follow menus, and ensure safe sanitation.

Responsibilities include recording temperatures, preparing special diets, assisting with serving, and training dietary staff. Must have high school diploma and hospital dining experience; ServSafe certification is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Should have experience as a cook in a hospital or long term care facility for not less than one year.
• Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate.

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.
• 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.
• Willing to supervise and to work under supervision.
• To make sure all cleaning schedules are followed.

Skills

Kitchen safety

Food preparation

Sanitation

Reading recipes

Team cooperation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Hospital/long-term care cooking experience

ServSafe Certificate

Tools

PCC preferred

Job description

PACS Group in Wisconsin is seeking a full-time hospital cook to manage the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. You will prepare large quantities of meals, follow menus, and ensure safe sanitation.

Responsibilities include recording temperatures, preparing special diets, assisting with serving, and training dietary staff. Must have high school diploma and hospital dining experience; ServSafe certification is required.