Healthcare Kitchen Specialist

Lovington Healthcare; Lovington (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Lovington Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare meals per menus and recipes in a long-term care setting. You will ensure safe food handling and timely meal service, while maintaining high standards of quality and nutrition.

The role requires adherence to dietary guidelines, ability to work with dietitians and supervisors, and experience in large-scale kitchen operations. Join our team to support residents with nutritious, well-presented meals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Two years as cook in a large-scale cooking operation preferred.
• One year’s work experience in long term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meal items according to planned menus and standardized recipes; refers to supervisor or dietitian the need for menu changes.
• Reviews menus, resident census information, production guides and pre-prep sheets to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared.
• Prepares food according to safe food handling guidelines per company policy and procedure and state and federal codes and regulations.
• Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by the supervisor; Prepares food in a timely manner to preserve food quality and serve meal on time.
• Maintains standards for food preparation and quality of food service; uses nutritionally equivalent substitutes when required; Follows standardized recipes.
• Operates kitchen equipment such as blenders, mixer, slicer, steamer, food processor, oven, range; Bakes, roasts, broils, and steams food items.
• Prepares consistency modified and diet foods; Prepares and assists with special function meals.
• Completes pre-preparation such as washing, peeling and cutting vegetables and fruits; Slices meat and weighs for menu compliance and nutrition accuracy.
• Prepares and serves food attractively using gravies, sauces and garnishes; Tests and tastes for palatability.
• Monitors and records food temperatures prior to meal service.
• Makes and records menu changes under supervision; Uses substitutions when required and refers to supervisor/dietitian for approval.
• Adheres to proper hand washing, thawing, packaging and labeling; uses gloves as required; checks temperatures in refrigerators/freezers.
• Follows cleaning schedule; cleans equipment and work area; sweeps and mops floors; disposes of trash; washes pots and pans.
• Assumes responsibility for meeting meal schedules.

Skills

Cook experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Lovington Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare meals per menus and recipes in a long-term care setting. You will ensure safe food handling and timely meal service, while maintaining high standards of quality and nutrition.

The role requires adherence to dietary guidelines, ability to work with dietitians and supervisors, and experience in large-scale kitchen operations. Join our team to support residents with nutritious, well-presented meals.