Nursing Home Cook

Lanessa Extended Care; Webster (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanessa Extended Care in Webster is seeking a Cook to join the dining services team. The role focuses on preparing meals for residents, following therapeutic diets, and maintaining food quality and safety.

The position pays $21 per hour with weekly pay and requires ability to work in a nursing home setting. Responsibilities include cooking large quantities, ensuring proper serving temperatures, maintaining food presentation, and adhering to sanitation policies under the direction of the Director

Qualifications

• Prior culinary experience
• 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 such action
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public
• Knowledge of dining service procedures as well as related laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to hospital and nursing home operations
• Leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise professional and non-professional personnel
• Ability to maintain care and use of supplies, equipment, and the appearance of work areas
• Ability to perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties
• Patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, with the willingness to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning

Responsibilities

• Prepare food to ensure quality food service is provided at all times under the direction of our Director of Dining Services
• Follow therapeutic diets ordered by physicians
• Ensure proper serving temperature of food
• Maintain visual appeal of food
• Monitor daily nourishments, follow standardized recipes, and assure proper portion control
• Adhere to sanitation and storage policy and procedure
• Perform other duties assigned by the manager

Skills

Culinary experience

Large quantity cooking

English proficiency

Independent decision making

People skills

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Lanessa Extended Care -

Job Title: Nursing Home Cook

Company Name: Lanessa Extended Care in Webster

Schedule is 12p-8p week 1: Sunday & Friday, week 2: Monday and Saturday

Job Summary

We are seeking Cooks to join our dynamic care team at Lanessa Extended Care in Webster. You will play a vital role in ensuring the quality of food service for our residents. Weekly pay at $21 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food to ensure quality food service is provided at all times under the direction of our Director of Dining Services

• Follow therapeutic diets ordered by physicians

• Ensure proper serving temperature of food

• Maintain visual appeal of food

• Monitor daily nourishments, follow standardized recipes, and assure proper portion control

• Adhere to sanitation and storage policy and procedure

• Perform other duties assigned by the manager

Requirements

• Prior culinary experience

• 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 such action

• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public

• Knowledge of dining service procedures as well as related laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to hospital and nursing home operations

• Leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise professional and non-professional personnel

• Ability to maintain care and use of supplies, equipment, and the appearance of work areas

• Ability to perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties

• Patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, with the willingness 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).