Skilled Nursing Kitchen Cook | High-Volume & Plating Expert

Live Well Healthcare Solutions; Moorestown Township (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Healthcare Solutions in New Jersey is seeking a Cook to work in a Skilled Nursing Facility. You will prepare and portion meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner and ensure proper plating and garnishes.

The role requires classically trained culinary skills in a high-volume environment, ability to follow standardized recipes, manage inventory and assist with ordering. Cleaning and sanitation are essential, as is flexibility for special events.

Qualifications

• Classically trained & experienced in a high-volume culinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and efficiently cook an assortment of meals for breakfast, lunch & dinner as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking.
• Other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates.
• Act as a liaison for the Dietary Manager in their absence to ensure accurate meal prep and delivery.
• Follow & prepare standardized recipes.
• Cleaning the kitchen before and after food service.
• Cleaning all the kitchen equipment before and after use.
• Inventory management & purchasing.
• Rotation of stock.
• Recipe development & compliance.
• Capable of handling last minute requests for special events.

Job description

Live Well Healthcare Solutions in New Jersey is seeking a Cook to work in a Skilled Nursing Facility. You will prepare and portion meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner and ensure proper plating and garnishes.

The role requires classically trained culinary skills in a high-volume environment, ability to follow standardized recipes, manage inventory and assist with ordering. Cleaning and sanitation are essential, as is flexibility for special events.