PRN Cook: Create Menus & Lead Safe, Smart Kitchens

Encore Healthcare Services; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Encore at Foulk is hiring a PRN Cook to support dining services. Responsibilities include adhering to sanitation and food handling protocols and preparing food according to recipes and policies.

You will assist with pre-meal preparation, maintain temperature records per HACCP, ensure timely portioning, and support kitchen staff under supervision. Education requires a state sanitation certificate; Serve Safe certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a state sanitation certificate.
• Serve Safe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to sanitation and food handling protocols.
• Prepare food per sanitary regulations and policies.
• Assist with pre-meal preparation.
• Ensure food follows standardized recipes and special diet orders.
• Maintain temperature charts and HACCP records.
• Distribute production on time and in the required quantity.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and use safety devices.
• Develop new menu items and recipes with Sous Chef/Manager.
• Notify Sous Chef/Manager of inventory needs in a timely fashion.
• Assist in directing kitchen staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information and employee privacy.
• Ensure dietary procedures follow established policies.
• Follow Encore Village safety policies and regulatory requirements.
• Presentable personal appearance and hygiene; participate in trainings.
• Keep prep and storage areas clean and organized.

Skills

Batch cooking

Sanitation policies

Communication

Follow instructions

Detail oriented

Overtime/weekend availability

Education

State sanitation certificate

Serve Safe certification

Job description

Encore at Foulk is hiring a PRN Cook to support dining services. Responsibilities include adhering to sanitation and food handling protocols and preparing food according to recipes and policies.

You will assist with pre-meal preparation, maintain temperature records per HACCP, ensure timely portioning, and support kitchen staff under supervision. Education requires a state sanitation certificate; Serve Safe certification is preferred.