Senior Living Cook: Nutritious Meals & Flexible Schedule

Infinite Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

PTO

Paid Holidays

Flexible Scheduling

Weekly Recognition

Job summary

Buena Vida is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our dietary team in a skilled nursing facility. The Cook will prepare nutritious, appetizing meals for residents and follow dietary guidelines while upholding food safety standards.

Responsibilities include preparing meals per approved menus, maintaining proper temperatures, assisting with meal service, and keeping kitchen areas clean. Experience in healthcare food service and reliable attendance are preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and dietary restrictions.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Experience in healthcare food service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to approved menus, recipes, and dietary guidelines.
• Ensure food is prepared in accordance with physician-ordered special diets and resident preferences.
• Maintain proper food temperatures and portion control standards.
• Follow all sanitation, safety, and infection control procedures.
• Properly store, label, and rotate food products.
• Assist with meal service and ensure timely delivery of meals.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment, workstations, and food preparation areas.
• Monitor inventory levels and report shortages to the Food Service Director.
• Work collaboratively with dietary staff to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Adhere to all federal, state, and facility regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dietary Manager or Food Service Director.

Skills

Food safety

Dietary restrictions

Teamwork

Communication

Stamina

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

Buena Vida is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our dietary team in a skilled nursing facility. The Cook will prepare nutritious, appetizing meals for residents and follow dietary guidelines while upholding food safety standards.

Responsibilities include preparing meals per approved menus, maintaining proper temperatures, assisting with meal service, and keeping kitchen areas clean. Experience in healthcare food service and reliable attendance are preferred.