Resident Meals & Therapeutic Diet Cook

Methodist Rehabilitation Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Life Insurance

Comprehensive benefits

403b Retirement

Job summary

Methodist Rehabilitation Center in Jackson, MS is seeking an experienced cook to prepare meals for residents, staff, and visitors. You will follow recipes, garnish servings, and set up the serving line for breakfast and lunch, ensuring a clean, well-organized kitchen area.

The role includes forecasting shortages, pre-planning for the next day, and assisting with resident/cafeteria service line as needed, with duties extending to therapeutic diets for residents with special needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years of quantity food preparation experience in a healthcare environment.
• Experience working in a cafeteria setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cook breakfast and lunch for cafeteria and residents
• Cook vegetables and meat according to recipe and garnish for breakfast and lunch
• Set up cafeteria serving line with correct pans and garnish foods
• Prepare breakfast, and lunch foods for cooking
• Check level of products for following day and inform Dietary Manager of shortages
• Make necessary advance preparation for next day
• Clean and wash equipment used in preparation and maintain a clean and orderly work area
• Assists on resident/cafeteria serving line when needed
• Responsible for preparing meals for residents, staff, and visitors
• Also responsible for preparing therapeutic diets for residents with special needs

Skills

Food prep

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Methodist Rehabilitation Center in Jackson, MS is seeking an experienced cook to prepare meals for residents, staff, and visitors. You will follow recipes, garnish servings, and set up the serving line for breakfast and lunch, ensuring a clean, well-organized kitchen area.

The role includes forecasting shortages, pre-planning for the next day, and assisting with resident/cafeteria service line as needed, with duties extending to therapeutic diets for residents with special needs.