Resident Care Kitchen Lead Cook (Sign-On Bonus)

Crescent-Manor-Rehabilitation-; Bennington (VT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Long/Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid time Off

Competitive wages

Team building events

Great Company Culture and Employee In-

Incentives

Job summary

Crescent Manor in Vermont is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for residents in a safe, sanitary environment. The role includes supervising kitchen staff, ensuring portion control, and assisting with daily cleaning tasks in line with dietary regulations and facility policies.

The ideal candidate will be age 18+, fluent in English, with a positive attitude toward the elderly and physical ability to handle tasks involving lifting and standing for long periods.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Patience, friendliness, enthusiasm and positive attitude toward the elderly.
• Must have upper body strength adequate to bend, lift, shift, move, and/or assist in moving articles of more than twenty-five pounds.
• Must be able to squat, reach and stretch without distress. Must be able to tolerate extended periods walking, standing.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare meals for residents.
• Supervise kitchen staff and food preparation and delivery operation.
• Know and use portion control procedures when preparing and serving meals.
• Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties including work areas, tables, appliances, and floors.
• Perform all daily tasks in accordance with established Standards Precautions and sanitary, safety and infection control policies and procedure.
• Maintain resident’s confidentiality; treat residents with kindness, dignity, and respect.
• Know and comply with Residents’ Rights rules.
• Review and promptly report to Food Service Director all resident complaints and grievances.
• Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Ensure proper storage of raw and leftover foods; obtain food supplies for next meals.
• Promptly report all hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents, and incidents to the food Service Director and/or the Administrator.
• Assist the community’s Food Service Director as necessary and implement recommended changes as required ensuring that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Skills

English fluency

Patience

Positive attitude toward elderly

Physical strength

Job description

Crescent Manor in Vermont is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for residents in a safe, sanitary environment. The role includes supervising kitchen staff, ensuring portion control, and assisting with daily cleaning tasks in line with dietary regulations and facility policies.

The ideal candidate will be age 18+, fluent in English, with a positive attitude toward the elderly and physical ability to handle tasks involving lifting and standing for long periods.