Seasonal Menu Cook for Healthcare Kitchen

University of Vermont Health - Porter Medical Center; Middlebury (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cook is responsible for the preparation and implementation of the established seasonal cycle menus at Helen Porter Nursing and Rehabilitation. He/she is under the direct supervision of the Lead Cook and is ultimately supervised by the Nutrition Services Manager.

He/she is responsible for ensuring safety and sanitation of the kitchen, maintaining quality control standards and compliance with regulatory agencies and therapeutic diets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Able to read, write and speak English.
• Demonstrates leadership and adaptability to change.
• Health and physical ability to meet job demands.
• Following standardized recipes and modifying textures/portions as required.
• Comply with regulatory standards and work effectively as a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and implement established seasonal menus.
• Ensure safety and sanitation of the kitchen.
• Maintain quality control and regulatory compliance with therapeutic diets.
• Collaborate with Nutrition Services Manager, staff dietitian and team members.
• Follow standardized recipes and accurately modify textures/portions.

Skills

Leadership

Adaptability

Food prep

Teamwork

Food safety

Communication

Education

High school diploma

ServSafe certification preferred

Job description

The Cook is responsible for the preparation and implementation of the established seasonal cycle menus at Helen Porter Nursing and Rehabilitation. He/she is under the direct supervision of the Lead Cook and is ultimately supervised by the Nutrition Services Manager.

He/she is responsible for ensuring safety and sanitation of the kitchen, maintaining quality control standards and compliance with regulatory agencies and therapeutic diets.