Sanitation-Certified Cook & Kitchen Lead

Encore Healthcare Services; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore Healthcare Services in Newark, DE is seeking a kitchen staff member to support food preparation in accordance with HACCP, standardized recipes, and dietary orders. You will maintain temperature records, ensure on-time distribution, and help safeguard residents by following safety policies.

Required is a state sanitation certificate; ServeSafe is preferred. Candidates should be detail oriented, able to follow written instructions, and willing to work overtime, holidays, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of batch cooking and standardized recipes.
• Understanding sanitation, foodborne illness, and cross-contamination policies.
• Good communication skills and ability to follow written instructions.
• Willingness to work overtime, holidays, weekends as assigned.
• Detail-oriented with accuracy in daily duties.

Responsibilities

• Adherence to sanitation and food handling protocols.
• Prepare food per sanitary regulations and department policies.
• Assist in pre-meal preparation as assigned.
• Ensure food aligns with standardized recipes and diet orders.
• Maintain temperature charts and HACCP records.
• Distribute production on time and in required quantities.
• Maintain safe, clean work environment and use safety devices.
• Assist in development of new menu items with management.
• Notify supervisor of inventory needs in a timely manner.
• Assist kitchen staff leadership and confidentiality of resident info.
• Follow dietary procedures and safety policies at Encore Village.

Skills

Batch cooking

Sanitation awareness

Food safety

Attention to detail

Written instructions

Education

State sanitation certificate

ServeSafe certification preferred

Job description

Encore Healthcare Services in Newark, DE is seeking a kitchen staff member to support food preparation in accordance with HACCP, standardized recipes, and dietary orders. You will maintain temperature records, ensure on-time distribution, and help safeguard residents by following safety policies.

Required is a state sanitation certificate; ServeSafe is preferred. Candidates should be detail oriented, able to follow written instructions, and willing to work overtime, holidays, and weekends.