Lead Cook - Hospital & Long-Term Care Kitchen

Gallatin-Nursing-and-Rehab; Warsaw (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Gallatin-Nursing-and-Rehab is seeking a dependable cook to manage kitchen operations and prepare meals for residents in a hospital/long-term care setting. You will follow menus and portion guides while ensuring safety and sanitation throughout the kitchen.

The role requires at least one year of hospital or long-term care cooking experience, the ServSafe certification, and the ability to train dietary staff and work well with other departments. This is an on-site position in Kentucky.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of cook experience in a hospital or long-term care facility.
• ServSafe Certificate required.
• 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; follow menus and portion guides.
• Record food temperatures and prepare pureed foods.
• Assist with serving meals and presenting food to residents.
• Report resident care concerns to Administrator and/or Director of Nurses.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
• In the absence of the Dietary Supervisor, supervise and work under supervision.

Skills

Read procedures

Read recipes

Present information

Team cooperation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Gallatin-Nursing-and-Rehab is seeking a dependable cook to manage kitchen operations and prepare meals for residents in a hospital/long-term care setting. You will follow menus and portion guides while ensuring safety and sanitation throughout the kitchen.

The role requires at least one year of hospital or long-term care cooking experience, the ServSafe certification, and the ability to train dietary staff and work well with other departments. This is an on-site position in Kentucky.