Resident Nutrition Cook - Long-Term Care

Recover-Care Healthcare; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Annual evaluations

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Electronic documentation

Employee appreciation events

Health insurance

Life insurance

Modified Comp

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Recover-Care Healthcare in Topeka, KS is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals according to menus and standardized recipes, monitor safe food handling, and provide nutritionally appropriate meals to residents in line with federal, state, and local regulations.

You will review menus, census data, and production sheets to determine quantities, assist with food ordering and storage, and prepare food promptly to preserve quality and serve meals on time.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Long-term care facility experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meal items according to planned menus and standardized recipes; refers to supervisor or dietitian the need for menu changes.
• Reviews menus, resident census information, production guides and pre-prep sheets to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared.
• Prepares food according to safe food handling guidelines per company policy and procedure and state and federal codes and regulations
• Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by the supervisor; Prepares food in a timely manner to preserve food quality and serve meal on time.
• Maintains standards for food preparation and quality of food service; uses nutritionally equivalent substitutes when required; Follows standardized recipes.

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Recover-Care Healthcare in Topeka, KS is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals according to menus and standardized recipes, monitor safe food handling, and provide nutritionally appropriate meals to residents in line with federal, state, and local regulations.

You will review menus, census data, and production sheets to determine quantities, assist with food ordering and storage, and prepare food promptly to preserve quality and serve meals on time.