Hospital Kitchen Lead - Safe, Tasty Meals

PACS; Heritage Harbour (MD); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS is seeking a hospital/long-term care cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. The role requires preparing meals, following menus, and supervising in the supervisor’s absence.

Responsibilities include maintaining sanitation, recording temperatures, and coordinating with dietary staff. A high school diploma and one year of hospital cooking experience are required; ServSafe certification must be obtained and kept current.

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate.
• Experience as a hospital or long-term care cook for at least 1 year.
• Knowledge of PCC preferred and good standing with the Department of Public Health.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean and sanitary manner.
• Prepare tasteful meals and cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Follow prepared menus and portion control guides; prepare special diets accurately.
• Record food temperatures; prepare pureed foods; coordinate with other departments.
• Keep sanitization buckets with quaternary solution; assist with serving meals.
• Report resident care concerns to Administrator or Director of Nurses; participate in staff training.
• Present food appealingly; supervise when required and work under supervision.
• Ensure cleaning schedules are followed; perform supervisory duties in absence of Dietary Supervisor.

Skills

Food safety

Menu following

Food preparation

Sanitation

Supervisory duties

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Hospital/long-term care cook experience 1 year

Job description

PACS is seeking a hospital/long-term care cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. The role requires preparing meals, following menus, and supervising in the supervisor’s absence.

Responsibilities include maintaining sanitation, recording temperatures, and coordinating with dietary staff. A high school diploma and one year of hospital cooking experience are required; ServSafe certification must be obtained and kept current.