Lead Hospital/LTC Cook — Diet & Menu Specialist

NORTHSTAR in; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NORTHSTAR is seeking a cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor for a hospital/long-term care setting in Carson City, NV. The role requires preparing meals, following menus, and maintaining sanitary kitchen operations.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, 1+ year hospital or long-term care cooking experience, and a ServSafe certificate. Knowledge of PCC is a plus. Must stay in good standing with public health authorities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate.
• Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.
• Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health.
• Physical demands include standing/walking frequently; lifting up to 50 pounds; etc.

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 supervise in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.
• To make sure all cleaning schedules are followed.

Skills

Reading procedures

Recipe reading

Food presentation

Communication with managers

Sanitation knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certificate

Job description

NORTHSTAR is seeking a cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor for a hospital/long-term care setting in Carson City, NV. The role requires preparing meals, following menus, and maintaining sanitary kitchen operations.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, 1+ year hospital or long-term care cooking experience, and a ServSafe certificate. Knowledge of PCC is a plus. Must stay in good standing with public health authorities.