Weekend Cook 11am-7:30pm

Elms of Cranbury; New Jersey; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A skilled nursing facility in New Jersey is seeking a full-time cook to prepare meals following planned menus and oversee dietary staff. Candidates should have experience in food preparation and preferably in a supervisory role within a medical setting. The role emphasizes the importance of portion control and adherence to dietary restrictions.

Qualifications

• One year food experience in a supervisory capacity preferred in a medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus.
• Serve food according to portion control procedures.
• Oversee dietary aides and dishwashers, providing guidance and support.

Skills

Food preparation

Supervisory skills

Knowledge of dietary restrictions

Job description

Skilled Nursing Facility seeking a full time cook

The primary purpose of this position is to prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards.

• - Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus
• - Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance
• -Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• -Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus.
• -Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders
• -Prepare and provide bedtime snacks
• -Be sure that the appropriate equipment and utensils are provided with the residents meal tray.
• -Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents when needed.
• -Oversee and supervise the dietary aides and dishwasher by providing guidance and support

Experience

One year food experience in a supervisory capacity and in a hospital or nursing care center or other related medical center preferred (but not necessary)