Lead Hospital Kitchen Cook & Diet Team

PACS Group; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS Group is seeking a skilled cook to manage and operate the kitchen in a hospital or long-term care setting. The role requires preparing tasteful meals for large quantities, following menus, and ensuring sanitary cooking practices.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of hospital or long-term care cooking experience, with ability to supervise in the supervisor's absence. ServSafe certification is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read technical procedures.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.

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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

PACS Group is seeking a skilled cook to manage and operate the kitchen in a hospital or long-term care setting. The role requires preparing tasteful meals for large quantities, following menus, and ensuring sanitary cooking practices.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of hospital or long-term care cooking experience, with ability to supervise in the supervisor's absence. ServSafe certification is required.