On-Call Cook: Nutritious Meals & Menu Planning

Public Health Management Corporation; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Part time

Job summary

Public Health Management Corporation is seeking an On-Call Cook to plan, cook, and serve nutritionally balanced meals for residents and guests. Responsibilities include menu planning, food safety, and teaching kitchen safety, with emphasis on cultural preferences and medical dietary needs.

The role requires teamwork, proper lifting, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to maintain clean kitchen practices across shifts; training and certification requirements include SAFE SERVE and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or better.
• Must work toward SAFE SERVE certification.
• Culinary school degree preferred.
• Prior food service preparation experience required.
• Prior experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• Menu planning experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Must be efficient, quick, and work well as part of a team.
• Menu planning, ensuring high quality nutritional value and taste, and ability to accommodate a variety of food options, based on resident medical needs and/or cultural preferences.
• Provide healthy, low to no sugar/fat snacks daily.
• Have knowledge of food handling and sanitation procedures, nutrition, slicing and dicing methods for various kinds of meats and vegetables, and basic cooking methods, such as baking, broiling, and grilling.
• Thorough understanding of clean kitchen and work area
• Instruct residents and staff on kitchen and food safety, and how to prepare meals, by following all safety guidelines, as needed.
• Provide nutrition education to residents, as needed.
• Instruct residents and staff on how to wash hands, wash, rinse, and sterilize dishes and dish washing area.
• Welcome patrons gladly and courteously
• Clean tables, chairs and floors in the dining area after every meal
• Maintain appropriate temperatures for both hot and cold foods
• Record all food temperature readings on refrigerator and freezer temp. logs.
• Maintain cafeteria counter in a spotless, tidy and orderly manner
• Conduct silverware count and record knife count daily.
• Keep freezers, refrigerator, and supply closet cleaned, as per appropriate regulations.
• Provide an avenue of emotional support for residents, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by Chef and/or Program Director

Job description

Public Health Management Corporation is seeking an On-Call Cook to plan, cook, and serve nutritionally balanced meals for residents and guests. Responsibilities include menu planning, food safety, and teaching kitchen safety, with emphasis on cultural preferences and medical dietary needs.

The role requires teamwork, proper lifting, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to maintain clean kitchen practices across shifts; training and certification requirements include SAFE SERVE and