Lead Cook for Therapeutic Diets

Moscow North of Cascadia LLC; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cascadia Healthcare is seeking a cook to prepare and serve food for residents and staff, ensuring proper handling, safety, and taste. The role involves adhering to planned menus, accommodating therapeutic diets, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment.

Responsibilities include portioning, record-keeping of temperatures, assisting with invoices, and collaborating with the Culinary Manager to ensure timely meals and quality presentation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safe food preparation and handling techniques.
• Knowledge of basic nutrition and food.
• Skilled in quantity food production.
• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate for the job.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members and at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to be patient and polite.
• Ability to be accurate, concise, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to read, speak, understand, and communicate effectively in English through verbal and written means.
• Ability to do basic math.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food for regular and therapeutic diets according to a planned menu, as well as for employees and special events, as requested by the Culinary Manager.
• Prepares alternative items to meet residents’ individual needs and food preferences.
• Prepares and/or portions food using proper food handling and food safety techniques according to established policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations.
• Makes only authorized changes to the planned menu and records the change according to established policy.
• Ensures that food tastes good and is served in an attractive, appetizing manner.
• Utilizes standardized recipes to prepare menu items.
• Ensures that meals and snacks are delivered to designated areas according to established time schedules.
• Ensures that the proper quantity of food is prepared and/or pre-portioned as directed and within established time schedules.

Skills

Food safety

Nutrition knowledge

Food production

English communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cascadia Healthcare is seeking a cook to prepare and serve food for residents and staff, ensuring proper handling, safety, and taste. The role involves adhering to planned menus, accommodating therapeutic diets, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment.

Responsibilities include portioning, record-keeping of temperatures, assisting with invoices, and collaborating with the Culinary Manager to ensure timely meals and quality presentation.