Lead LTC Hospital Cook — Sanitation & Special Diets

LAKESHOREVILLAGE in; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

LakeshoreVillage is seeking a dedicated cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. You will ensure a safe, sanitary cooking area, prepare meals in large quantities, and follow approved menus and portion controls.

The role requires reading procedures, following recipes, presenting meals appealingly, and maintaining ServSafe certification; experience in hospital or long-term care settings is required.

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.
• Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate.
• Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.
• Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health.

Responsibilities

• Manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.
• Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean and sanitary manner.
• Prepare tasteful meals and to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• 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.
• Supervise and to work under supervision.
• Make sure all cleaning schedules are followed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience as a hospital/long-term care cook (1 year)

Job description

LakeshoreVillage is seeking a dedicated cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. You will ensure a safe, sanitary cooking area, prepare meals in large quantities, and follow approved menus and portion controls.

The role requires reading procedures, following recipes, presenting meals appealingly, and maintaining ServSafe certification; experience in hospital or long-term care settings is required.