Night Cook

Emerald Healthcare; Columbus (NE); In loco; USD 30.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

PTO Plan

Descrizione del lavoro

Emerald Nursing and Rehab Columbus is seeking a dedicated Night Cook to join our kitchen team. This full-time position (12pm-8pm) with every other weekend supports nutritious meal preparation for residents in a skilled nursing facility.

You will follow dietary guidelines, prepare meals, and collaborate with the dietary team to meet individual dietary needs. Responsibilities include recipe adherence, kitchen safety, inventory assistance, and accurate record-keeping.

Competenze

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent; culinary certification or degree preferred.
• Proven cook with experience in healthcare or institutional settings is a plus.
• Able to follow dietary guidelines and specialized diets as required.
• Strong communication and teamwork in a diverse care environment.

Mansioni

• Meal preparation according to planned menus and dietary guidelines.
• Follow standardized recipes and portion control for consistency.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and food safety compliance.
• Adjust recipes for resident dietary restrictions and preferences.
• Assist in inventory and stocking of supplies.
• Collaborate with dietary staff to review menus and resident needs.
• Record temperatures, portions and dietary modifications as required.
• Participate in ongoing training on food safety and best practices.

Conoscenze

Food safety

Follow recipes

Organization

Communication

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary certification/degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Cook

Job Title: Cook

Location: Columbus, NE

Department: Kitchen

Reports to: Dietician/Dietary Manager

Position Type: Full Time 12pm-8pm with every other weekend

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Night Cook to join our team at Emerald Nursing and Rehab Columbus. As a Night Cook, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the preparation and delivery of nutritious and delicious meals for our residents. You will work closely with the dietary team to follow dietary guidelines and accommodate special dietary needs, while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment. Your contributions will enhance the overall well-being and satisfaction of our residents in our skilled nursing facility.

Responsibilities:

• Meal Preparation: Prepare and cook a variety of meals according to planned menus, dietary guidelines, and individual resident needs, including specialized diets (e.g., low sodium, diabetic, gluten-free).
• Menu Adherence: Follow standardized recipes and portion control procedures to ensure consistency and quality of meals.
• Kitchen Safety: Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen, including proper handling and storage of food items in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Resident Needs: Adjust recipes and meal plans to accommodate residents’ dietary restrictions and preferences, while ensuring that all nutritional requirements are met.
• Inventory Management: Assist in ordering and stocking food supplies, ensuring that inventory levels are maintained and that all food items are stored properly.
• Collaboration: Work with dietary staff and other healthcare professionals to plan and review menus and to address any resident concerns or changes in dietary needs.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of food temperatures, portion sizes, and dietary modifications as required.
• Training: Participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to stay current with food safety standards, dietary trends, and best practices in food preparation.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; culinary certification or degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Experience: Proven experience as a cook, preferably in a healthcare or institutional setting. Experience with special diets and dietary restrictions is a plus.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and move heavy objects, stand for extended periods, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Communications: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of healthcare professionals and build positive relationships with residents and their families.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes and dietary guidelines accurately.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with residents and staff.

We Offer:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• PTO Plan