On-Call Cook (Per Diem) – Nursing Home Meals

Apploi; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mosholu Parkway Nursing Home in New York is seeking an On-Call Cook to join our Dietary Services team. The Cook will prepare nutritious, appetizing meals for residents while following established menus, dietary requirements, and food safety standards.

The successful candidate will work on-call shifts, maintain a clean kitchen, and support meal service while ensuring compliance with safety policies and quality standards. This role is part of our dedicated care team.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience required; nursing home, healthcare, or institutional food service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, menus, and dietary instructions.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work well as part of a team.
• Must be flexible and available for on-call shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to menus, recipes, and portion guidelines.
• Follow therapeutic and texture-modified diet requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen.
• Properly store, label, and rotate food and supplies.
• Monitor food temperatures and complete required documentation.
• Assist with meal service and kitchen cleanup as needed.
• Follow all facility, sanitation, and infection-control policies.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Team player

Flexible on-call

Job description

Mosholu Parkway Nursing Home in New York is seeking an On-Call Cook to join our Dietary Services team. The Cook will prepare nutritious, appetizing meals for residents while following established menus, dietary requirements, and food safety standards.

The successful candidate will work on-call shifts, maintain a clean kitchen, and support meal service while ensuring compliance with safety policies and quality standards. This role is part of our dedicated care team.