Weekend Cook for Skilled Nursing Facility

Poultry Science Association; Holmes (NY); On-site; USD 25,298 - 36,031; Part time

Job summary

Putnam Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a part-time weekend Cook to join our dietary team in Putnam County, NY. The Cook will prepare nutritious meals following approved menus, recipes, and portion guidelines while upholding high standards of food safety and sanitation.

Responsibilities include cooking according to menus, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, assisting with inventory, and collaborating with dietitians and nursing staff to meet residents’ dietary needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• Minimum 1 years’ experience as a cook in a health care setting
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and be flexible.
• Exemplary customer service skills.
• Must be able to work quickly and efficiently.
• Must be able to work well as part of a team.
• Covid-19 vaccinations are encouraged but NOT MANDATED; we continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination based on eligibility guidance from CDC

Responsibilities

• The Cook prepares and cooks meals according to facility menus, recipes, and therapeutic diet requirements.
• The Cook ensures all food is prepared and cooked to proper safe food temperatures.
• The Cook follows all food safety, sanitation, and infection control guidelines.
• The Cook sets up and maintains kitchen workstations with required ingredients and equipment.
• The Cook cleans, cuts, and prepares meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, and other food items.
• The Cook operates kitchen equipment including ovens, grills, broilers, and fryers.
• The Cook ensures proper food storage, labeling, and temperature control of ingredients.
• The Cook cleans and sanitizes kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas.
• The Cook monitors ingredient freshness and food quality standards.
• The Cook assists with inventory management and maintaining food usage records.
• The Cook collaborates with dietitians and healthcare staff to meet residents’ dietary needs.
• The Cook follows all facility policies and complies with OSHA, health department, and state regulations.
• The Cook performs other kitchen and food service duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Customer service

Work under pressure

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Putnam Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a part-time weekend Cook to join our dietary team in Putnam County, NY. The Cook will prepare nutritious meals following approved menus, recipes, and portion guidelines while upholding high standards of food safety and sanitation.

Responsibilities include cooking according to menus, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, assisting with inventory, and collaborating with dietitians and nursing staff to meet residents’ dietary needs.