FT Cook- Healthcare Kitchen
About The Position
The Healthcare Kitchen Cook prepares and serves nutritious, high-quality meals for residents in a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing residents. The Cook prepares food in accordance with physician-ordered diets, sanitation standards, and food safety regulations while providing excellent service and supporting resident satisfaction. The role includes preparing and cooking menu items, accommodating therapeutic and other special dietary requirements, assisting with meal service, and maintaining food quality and a clean, sanitary kitchen. The Cook also helps manage supplies and inventory, works with dietary and kitchen colleagues, responds courteously to resident requests, and follows facility policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Minimum one year of cooking experience.
- Knowledge of food preparation techniques and kitchen operations.
- Understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
- Ability to read and follow recipes, production sheets, and dietary instructions.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
- Culinary training or certification.
- Experience in healthcare, long-term care, rehabilitation, hospital, or senior living settings.
- Experience preparing therapeutic and texture-modified diets.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook meals, soups, sauces, vegetables, meats, and other menu items according to recipes and production schedules.
- Ensure meals meet therapeutic, modified, and special dietary requirements as directed by the Registered Dietitian and healthcare team.
- Follow food handling, storage, labeling, and temperature control procedures.
- Comply with local, state, and federal food safety regulations, including sanitation and infection control standards.
- Assist with meal service, tray assembly, and portion control.
- Monitor food quality, appearance, flavor, and presentation.
- Operate kitchen equipment safely and promptly report maintenance needs.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment.
- Receive and properly store food and kitchen supplies.
- Assist with inventory control and minimize food waste.
- Collaborate with dietary aides, servers, and kitchen staff to ensure efficient meal service.
- Respond to resident requests and concerns professionally and courteously.
- Participate in department meetings, in-service training, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Follow facility policies regarding safety, resident rights, confidentiality, and emergency procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
