Cook - Cluster 2 - O'Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center
About The Position
The Cook is a skilled professional responsible for preparing nutritious meals for residents at O'Berry Center. This position involves preparing food in accordance with approved menus and portion quantities. The Cook must demonstrate proficiency in coordinating cooking times to ensure all meal components are served on schedule. Work is routinely reviewed by a supervisor to ensure compliance with food safety standards and effective minimization of food waste. O’Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center is a specialized skilled nursing facility focused on maintaining the quality of life and dignity for adults with neurocognitive disorders, with coexisting complex medical and behavioral needs, whose level of support extends beyond what can be provided by family or in a community living setting.
Requirements
- Education and/or experience in food preparation that is directly related to the job and consistent with accepted practices of the trade equivalent to one year of experience in a commercial and/or institutional setting.
- Must report or stay over during adverse weather events.
Nice To Haves
- Basic knowledge of methods of preparation and cooking of food in quantity lots.
- Basic knowledge of the standard tools, methods, and practices utilized to maintain food safety.
- Considerable knowledge of the uses and adaptabilities of the various pieces of equipment including kettles, convection ovens, convection steamers, braising pans, mixer, food processors, slicers and deep fryers.
- Ability to properly alter food and beverage consistency such as chopped, ground and pureed.
- Basic knowledge and ability to maintain high standards of sanitation as outlined in the NC Food Code.
Responsibilities
- Preparing food in accordance with approved menus and portion quantities.
- Coordinating cooking times to ensure all meal components are served on schedule.
- Ensuring compliance with food safety standards.
- Minimizing food waste.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid holidays
- Flexible scheduling
- Professional development
- Learning and development program
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401k
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
