Lead Hospital Cook — Large-Scale Meals & Special Diets

(Columbia Post Acute) Columbia Post Acute, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

PACS Group seeks a cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. The role requires preparing meals for residents, following menus, and maintaining high hygiene standards in a hospital or long-term care setting.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of kitchen experience, with ability to read procedures and present information clearly. ServSafe certification is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as a cook in a hospital or long-term care facility for at least 1 year.
• Ability to read technical procedures and follow recipes.
• Ability to effectively present information to managers and employees.

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.
• Cooperate with staff across departments.
• Ensure cleaning schedules are followed.
• Assist with serving meals.
• Report resident care concerns to Administrator/Director of Nurses.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing dietary staff training.
• Make food presentation appealing to residents.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Temperature records

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PCC knowledge

Job description

PACS Group seeks a cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. The role requires preparing meals for residents, following menus, and maintaining high hygiene standards in a hospital or long-term care setting.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of kitchen experience, with ability to read procedures and present information clearly. ServSafe certification is required.