Cook

Healthcare Services Group, Inc.•Atco, NJ

23h

About The Position

Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is hiring a Cook to prepare and cook nutritious meals for residents in a long-term care facility. The role supports HCSG’s commitment to serving communities and improving customer and resident experiences. The Cook follows planned menus and recipes, meets food quality and presentation standards, observes food safety and sanitation guidelines, and helps maintain an orderly kitchen. The position also involves assisting with inventory and supply orders and interacting positively with residents, staff, and guests. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, the ability to follow recipes and dietary restrictions, and compliance with applicable COVID-19 vaccination policies. Previous cooking or food-preparation experience is preferred. A current ServSafe or Food Handler certification is required where mandated by state or county law. Residency within the service area is required. An approved sanitation and safety course may be required. The Cook must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, push and pull up to 50 pounds, and stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods. The position also requires performing routine, repetitive tasks continuously and working around food and cleaning products. Starting pay is $19.50 per hour. Offered salary rates are determined by qualifications, experience, education, and the needs and requirements of the facility serviced.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to follow recipes and dietary restrictions.
Maintain a positive attitude and communicate effectively with building occupants, administration, and HCSG leadership to perform daily tasks.
Comply with COVID-19 vaccination policies.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push and pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods.
Ability to perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously.
Ability to work around food and cleaning products.
Current ServSafe or Food Handler certification where required by state or county law.
Residency within the service area is required.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a cook or in food preparation is preferred.
May be required to complete an approved sanitation and safety course.

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus and recipes.
Ensure food quality, taste, and presentation meet HCSG standards.
Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines and maintain a clean, orderly kitchen.
Assist with inventory management and ordering supplies.
Interact positively with residents, staff, and guests and provide excellent customer service.
Perform other duties as assigned.