SNF Cook

Promedica West Deptford; Paulsboro (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Promedica West Deptford in New Jersey is seeking a cook to lead the kitchen in a long-term care facility. You will prepare meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and may cook for bed-bound residents or those with specific dietary guidelines.

You will collaborate with health care staff to ensure residents receive proper nutrition, practice safe food handling, keep the kitchen and dining room clean, and work with the Dietary Supervisor to plan meals.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospital or long-term care foodservice.
• Ability to follow dietary restrictions and therapeutic menus.
• Strong sanitation and safe food handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner in a long-term care setting.
• Cook meals for bed-bound residents or those requiring specific dietary guidelines.
• Collaborate with health care staff to ensure residents receive proper nutrition.
• Practice safe food handling and maintain a clean kitchen and dining area.

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.