Nursing Home Cook

Athena Health Care Systems; Sandwich (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Holiday & Overtime Pay

Career Advancement Opportunities

401(k) with Employer Match

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Vacation and Personal Time

Job summary

Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Sandwich, MA is seeking a full-time Cook for a 40-hour work week with shifts 5a-1p and 12p-8p. Weekly pay at $22/hour, focusing on quality, safety, and patient-friendly meals.

Responsibilities include preparing a variety of therapeutic meals, maintaining food temperature and presentation, portion control, and adherence to sanitation standards under the Director of Dining Services.

Qualifications

• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must interact tactfully with residents, families, staff and the public.
• Must be knowledgeable of dining service procedures and related laws/regulations.
• Must possess leadership ability and supervise personnel.
• Must maintain sanitation and orderly food service areas.

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 policy and procedure.
• Other duties assigned by the manager.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Sanitation

English literacy

Leadership

Teamwork

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

We are hiring a full-time Cook to join our dynamic care team at Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Sandwich!

Weekly pay at $22 an hour. 40 hours a week. A mix of 5a-1p and 12p-8p shifts.

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.

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).