Nursing Home Cook

Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation & Health Care Center; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Holiday & Overtime Pay

Career Advancement Opportunities

Exclusive Employer Discount Program

401(k) with Employer Match

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Vacation and Personal Time

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Job summary

Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is seeking a per diem Cook to join our care team in Marlborough. The role focuses on preparing quality meals under the direction of the Director of Dining Services, with weekly pay at $22 per hour.

One year of dietary experience is preferred but we can train the right candidate. You will follow therapeutic diets, ensure food temperatures, maintain visual appeal, and uphold sanitation standards in a hospital- or nursing-home-style setting.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to supervise staff.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm while engaging with residents.
• One year dietary experience is preferred, but training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Follow therapeutic diets ordered by the physician.
• Ensure the proper serving temperature of food.
• Maintain visual appeal of the food.
• Monitor daily nourishments and follow standardized recipes.
• Assure proper portion control.
• Adhere to sanitation and storage policies.

Skills

English proficiency

Leadership ability

Interpersonal skills

Patience and tact

Job description

Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation & Health Care Center -

We are hiring per diem Cooks to join our dynamic care team at Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Marlborough!

Weekly pay at $22 an hour.

Here at Tide New England Health, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.

As a Cook, the primary purpose of your position is to prepare food to assure that quality food service is provided at all times under the direction of our Director of Dining Services.

One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility or other related medical facility preferred, but not necessary. We can train the right candidate!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow therapeutic diets ordered by the physician.

• Ensure the proper serving temperature of food.

• Maintain visual appeal of the food.

• Monitor daily nourishments, follow standardized recipes.

• Assure proper portion control.

• Adhere to sanitation and storage policy and procedure.

• Other duties assigned by the manager.

Specific Requirements:

• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.

• Must be knowledgeable of dining service procedures as well as related laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to hospital and nursing home operations.

• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise professional and non-professional personnel.

• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.

• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.

Benefits:

• Weekly Pay
• Holiday & Overtime Pay
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program
• 401(k) with Employer Match

Available for Full-Time Staff:

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• 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. Our facility follows 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).