Skilled Nursing Kitchen Cook - High-Volume, Weekend Shifts

Towne Nursing Staff; South Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Insurance Benefits

Job summary

Live Well Healthcare Solutions is seeking a classically trained Cook for a Skilled Nursing Facility. You will prepare meals for residents, plate dishes attractively, and assist with inventory and recipe development.

The role requires maintaining sanitation standards and may involve leading in the absence of the Dietary Manager. Full-time position with benefits; must be available to work every other weekend.

Qualifications

• Classically trained cook with experience in high-volume facility kitchens.
• Knowledge of standardized recipes and meal planning.
• Strong adherence to food safety, sanitation, and documentation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, and cook a variety of meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner following recipes.
• Plate and present dishes attractively for residents.
• Support Dietary Manager in their absence to maintain meal prep and delivery.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation standards before and after service.
• Manage inventory, rotate stock, and assist with purchasing and recipe development.
• Handle special events and last-minute culinary requests as needed.

Skills

Culinary skills

High-volume cooking

Food safety & sanitation

Education

Culinary training

Job description

Live Well Healthcare Solutions is seeking a classically trained Cook for a Skilled Nursing Facility. You will prepare meals for residents, plate dishes attractively, and assist with inventory and recipe development.

The role requires maintaining sanitation standards and may involve leading in the absence of the Dietary Manager. Full-time position with benefits; must be available to work every other weekend.