Lead Cook, Hospital & Long-Term Care Kitchen

St. Peters Post Acute in; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Peters Post Acute in Saint Peters, MO is seeking a qualified cook to operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.

You will prepare meals for residents, follow prepared menus, and ensure safe, sanitary food preparation and portion control. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least one year of hospital or long-term care cooking experience, the ability to read procedures and recipes, and the maintenance of ServSafe certification.

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.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate.

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.
• Follow prepared menus and portion control guides; prepare special diets accurately.
• Record food temperatures for meals; prepare pureed foods.
• Supervise dietary staff in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.

Skills

Following recipes

Read technical procedures

Communication with managers

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ServSafe Certificate

Job description

St. Peters Post Acute in Saint Peters, MO is seeking a qualified cook to operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.

You will prepare meals for residents, follow prepared menus, and ensure safe, sanitary food preparation and portion control. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least one year of hospital or long-term care cooking experience, the ability to read procedures and recipes, and the maintenance of ServSafe certification.