SNF Cook

Atlas Healthcare; Paulsboro (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Healthcare, LLC in New Jersey is seeking a lead kitchen cook to oversee meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a long-term care facility. You will prepare meals for residents with attention to dietary guidelines and coordinate with health care staff to ensure proper nutrition.

The role emphasizes safe food handling, maintaining a clean kitchen and dining area, and collaboration with the Dietary Supervisor to plan meals and improve resident satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team with dietary aides to prepare meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Prepare meals for bed-bound residents or those requiring specific dietary guidelines.
• Ensure safe food handling practices and a clean kitchen and dining area.
• Collaborate with the Dietary Supervisor to plan meals and monitor nutritional needs.

Job description

As a cook you will work in the kitchen as the lead with dietary aides for the long-term care facility. As a nursing home cook, you prepare meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Your responsibilities may also include cooking a meal to a bed-bound patient or one that follows specific dietary guidelines. You work with health care staff to ensure appropriate nutrition for each resident.

Other duties include:

• Practicing safe food handling
• Keeping a clean kitchen and dining room
• Working with the Dietary Supervisor to plan meals.