Lead Cook - Hospital & Long-Term Care

(Beverly Hills Rehabilitation Centre) Beverly Hills Rehabilitation Centre, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Beverly Hills Rehabilitation Centre, LLC is seeking a cook to operate and manage the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor and to maintain a sanitary, safe work environment. You will prepare meals, follow menus, and assist with serving while ensuring proper portion control and diet accuracy.

The role requires preparing special diets, recording temperatures, and cooperating with staff across departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as a cook in a hospital or long-term care facility for not less than one year.
• Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate.
• Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.
• Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health.

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

Read procedures

Follow recipes

Present information

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1+ year hospital/long-term care cook experience

Job description

Beverly Hills Rehabilitation Centre, LLC is seeking a cook to operate and manage the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor and to maintain a sanitary, safe work environment. You will prepare meals, follow menus, and assist with serving while ensuring proper portion control and diet accuracy.

The role requires preparing special diets, recording temperatures, and cooperating with staff across departments.