Relief Cook / Dietary Aide

Mount Carmel Care Center; Lenox (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance 80% paid

Next-Day Pay

Health, Dental, Vision

HSA with employer contribution

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Mount Carmel Care Center in the Berkshires is seeking a Lead Cook/Supervisor for our faith-based, 69-bed long-term care facility. You will prepare meals, supervise kitchen staff in the Dietary Director's absence, and ensure all prep is labeled and dated.

Join a mission-driven team with competitive pay ($22–$25/hr), full-time hours, and benefits including health insurance, dental, vision, retirement, and more.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Institutional cooking and food service supervisory experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to interact with elderly residents and their families.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to menus and recipes for the day.
• Supervise kitchen staff when Dietary Director is absent.
• Ensure all prep work is completed, labeled and dated.
• Utilize meal management system for printing tickets, adding new residents, etc.
• Ensure proper sanitation of the kitchen and equipment; proper use and care of all dishes, glassware and utensils.
• Close the kitchen at end of shift.
• Interact with families and residents regarding meals.

Skills

High School diploma

Institutional cooking

Food service supervision

Fast-paced environment

Independent worker

Interact with residents

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lead Cook/Supervisor Come join us at Mount Carmel Care Center! We are a Faith-Based, Non-Profit, boutique-sized Long-Term Care facility (69 beds), nestled in the heart of the Berkshires. Twice voted "Best of the Berkshires," we are sponsored by the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm since 2013 and maintain a mission-based environment for our staff and residents.

We are seeking to hire a Lead Cook/Supervisor.

• $22 to $25 per hour based on skills and experience.
• Full-Time schedule.
• We pay 80% of health insurance premiums.
• Mount Carmel Care Center is Berkshire County's only faith based skilled nursing facility.

Lead Cook/Supervisor Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Institutional cooking and food service supervisory experience.
• Work within a fast paced environment.
• Must be able to work independently as well as part of the team.
• Must be able to interact with elderly residents and their families.

Lead Cook/Supervisor Job Summary:

• Prepare meals according to menus and recipes for the day.
• Supervise kitchen staff when Dietary Director is absent.
• Ensure all prep work is completed, labeled and dated.
• Utilize meal management system for printing tickets, adding new residents, etc.
• Ensure proper sanitation of the kitchen and equipment; proper use and care of all dishes, glassware and utensils.
• Close the kitchen at end of shift.
• Interact with families and residents regarding meals.

This is a brief overview of job responsibilities and not intended to be all inclusive. We aim to create a supportive workplace where you are valued, compensated fairly and provided the tools to thrive!

Mount Carmel Care Center can offer you:

• Competitive Compensation
• Next-Day Pay Option
• Health (Aetna), Dental, Vision, HSA with employer contribution
• Benefits available 1st of the mo. following 30 days
• Flexible Spending Account
• Fully paid life insurance
• Supplemental insurances
• Student Loan Forgiveness Guidance
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program with Discount Marketplace
• Compassionate, mission-oriented work environment

Mount Carmel Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any Other Legally Protected Class.

Other Legally Protected Class. Experience Required - 1 Year(s)

Institutional cooking experience. Preferred - Long-Term Care preferred.

Education Required - High School or better Skills Preferred - Customer Service - Management Behaviors Preferred - Team Player: Works well as a member of a group - Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well - Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Motivations Preferred - Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work - Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks - Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals - Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization.

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