Per Diem Nursing Home Cook — Therapeutic Diets

Athena Health Care Systems; Newfield Heights (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive and Weekly Pay

Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried

Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees

Career Advancement Opportunities

Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Job summary

Athena Health Care Systems is hiring per diem cooks at Wadsworth Glen Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Middletown, CT. The role involves preparing meals under the direction of the Director of Dining Services and ensuring quality food service at all times.

Typical duties include following therapeutic diets, maintaining food temperature and appearance, portion control, sanitation, and adherence to policies. Training is available for qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• 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 residents, staff, visitors and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of dining service procedures and related laws, regulations and guidelines.
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to supervise personnel.

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.

Skills

Large-quantity cooking

English fluency

Independent decision making

People skills

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Job description

Athena Health Care Systems is hiring per diem cooks at Wadsworth Glen Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Middletown, CT. The role involves preparing meals under the direction of the Director of Dining Services and ensuring quality food service at all times.

Typical duties include following therapeutic diets, maintaining food temperature and appearance, portion control, sanitation, and adherence to policies. Training is available for qualified applicants.