Nursing Home Cook

Beacon Brook Health Center; Easton (MA); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Overtime pay

Career advancement

Exclusive discount

Job summary

Southeast Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center is seeking a motivated cook to join the kitchen team at our North Easton facility. You will prepare food per standardized recipes, ensure safe serving temperatures, and maintain a clean, sanitary dining area focused on patient care.

The role involves handling therapeutic diets, monitoring nourishments, and contributing to a positive, efficient kitchen environment. Join our team and help deliver high-quality meals to residents.

Qualifications

• Ability to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public.
• Knowledge of dining service procedures, related laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Ability to lead and supervise professional and non-professional personnel.
• Ability to maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, and work areas.
• Patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Follow therapeutic diets ordered by physicians.
• Ensure proper serving temperature of food.
• Maintain visual appeal of food.
• Monitor daily nourishments and follow standardized recipes.
• Ensure proper portion control.
• Adhere to sanitation and storage policy and procedure.
• Perform other duties assigned by the manager.

Skills

Cooking large quantities

English literacy

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Dining service knowledge

Leadership

Supply & equipment care

Patience

Job description

Nursing Home Cooks at Southeast Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in North Easton!

Weekly pay at $17.50 an hour.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our kitchen team. As a Cook, you will be responsible for preparing food according to standardized recipes, ensuring proper serving temperatures, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. Your passion for food and commitment to excellent patient care will make you a valuable addition to our team.

Responsibilities:

• Follow therapeutic diets ordered by physicians

• Ensure proper serving temperature of food

• Maintain visual appeal of food

• Monitor daily nourishments and follow standardized recipes

• Ensure proper portion control

• Adhere to sanitation and storage policy and procedure

• Perform other duties assigned by the manager

Requirements:

• Ability to cook a variety of foods in large quantities
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public
• Knowledge of dining service procedures, related laws, regulations, and guidelines
• Ability to lead and supervise professional and non-professional personnel
• Ability to maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, and work areas
• Patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm

Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Available for Eligible Team Members:

• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed facilities/agencies follow federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).