Lead Cook - Hospital & Long-Term Care

PACS; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS in Saint Peters, MO is seeking a hospital/long-term care cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. You will prepare meals in large quantities, follow menus, and ensure sanitary kitchen conditions.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of hospital/long-term care cooking experience. ServSafe certification is required; PCC knowledge is a plus. Equal opportunity employer; routine monitoring for safety.

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.
• Ability to read technical procedures and follow recipes.
• Ability to present information clearly to managers and employees.
• Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate.
• Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.

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 for meals; prepare pureed foods.
• Assist with serving meals and cleaning cooking area and carts.
• Report resident care concerns to Administrator/Director of Nurses and participate in training of dietary staff.
• Present food appealing to residents; cooperate with staff; supervise in absence of Dietary Supervisor.

Skills

Safe food handling

Meal preparation

Record temperatures

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

PACS in Saint Peters, MO is seeking a hospital/long-term care cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. You will prepare meals in large quantities, follow menus, and ensure sanitary kitchen conditions.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of hospital/long-term care cooking experience. ServSafe certification is required; PCC knowledge is a plus. Equal opportunity employer; routine monitoring for safety.