Therapeutic Diet Kitchen Cook

A&P Payroll Management; City of Beacon (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1199 Union benefits after 90 days!

Full Benefits Package

Paid time Off

Opportunities for Professional Growth

Job summary

Fishkill Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is seeking full and part-time Cooks to join our dedicated team. Responsibilities include preparing meals for residents, supervising dietary aides, and ensuring safety and sanitation per FDA guidelines.

Experience in large-scale cooking and healthcare dining is preferred. Candidates must be able to work weekends/holidays and lift items as required. ServSafe certification is required or Sodexo equivalent.

Qualifications

• Certification in healthcare cooking (ServSafe or Sodexo).
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in large-scale cooking.
• Strong knowledge of large scale & therapeutic food prep.
• Must be able to do some physical work.
• Must be able to work as a team member.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Excellent customer service & communication skills.
• Will manage Kitchen in absence of food service director.
• Must be available for weekends and Holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food for meals, including modified textures.
• Supervises dietary aides in the preparation and serving of foods and beverages.
• Follows instructions of the Dining Services Director and maintains meal schedules.
• Prepares food to meet nutritive value, flavor, and resident needs.
• Ensures food safety and sanitation per FDA Food Code and regulations.
• Practices infection control policies.
• Open and close the kitchen as needed.
• Record temperatures of food and storage conditions.
• Assist with special events and theme meals.
• Attend in-service education and staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Safety minded

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ServSafe Certification

Tools

Healthcare kitchen equipment

Job description

Fishkill Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is seeking full and part-time Cooks to join our dedicated team. Responsibilities include preparing meals for residents, supervising dietary aides, and ensuring safety and sanitation per FDA guidelines.

Experience in large-scale cooking and healthcare dining is preferred. Candidates must be able to work weekends/holidays and lift items as required. ServSafe certification is required or Sodexo equivalent.