Nursing Home Cook

Maefairhealthcare; Easton (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Overtime pay

Career advancement opportunities

Exclusive employer discount program

Employer paid life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Vacation and personal time

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Southeast Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in North Easton is seeking a Cook to join our kitchen team and prepare food according to standardized recipes while maintaining safety and sanitation standards for patient care.

Responsibilities include following therapeutic diets, ensuring proper temperatures, and maintaining the visual appeal of meals. This role values attention to detail and a commitment to quality patient nutrition.

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 residents, family members, visitors, and the general public.
• Knowledge of dining service procedures, related laws, regulations, and guidelines.

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

Cook large quantities

English literacy

Independent decision making

People skills

Sanitation knowledge

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).