Cook Weekend 5:30a -2p

Futurecare•Baltimore, MD

41d•$18 - $20

About The Position

At FutureCare our Cooks work as an integral part of the nutrition department to ensure our residents are receiving the proper care and nutrition to promote good health and well-being. Recognized as a member of the department management team, our Cooks will lead, supervise, organize, and direct the delivery of proper nutrition and other food services throughout the facility. Voted 13 years in a row as a “Top Workplace”, FutureCare stands out as a leader in managing health care delivery across a continuum of care. We offer a Competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits Package, Flex/Advance Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Growth Ladder, Employee Assistance, and a matching 401K Plan. Competitive Pay $18.00 - 19.50/hr Salary Disclosure Statement The salary mentioned above reflects the potential base pay range for this role. Bonuses or other incentives (if applicable) are offered separately and paid pursuant to the relevant program schedule. All employment offers will consider such factors as overall experience, job-related qualifications, location, certifications/training, etc.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
Current/valid Serve Safe certification
Minimum 2 years of culinary experience in a health care environment
Ability to lead and supervise individuals
Sufficient mathematical skills for the conversion of recipe quantities
Ability to follow verbal and written instruction, particularly recipes
Proven ability to cook to scale within a healthcare environment
Basic knowledge to properly utilize and clean production equipment
Awareness of efficient and appropriate utilization of leftovers.
Knowledge of food service sanitation and proper food handling practices
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to provide supervision for a group of employees: dietary aides and porters
Basic understanding of modified diets
Knowledge of general sanitation and proper food handling practices
Ability to provide guidance and direction to new employees
Ability to deal with people in a tactful, diplomatic and respectful manner

Responsibilities

Handle and prepare food in a sanitary manner
Prepare food which is palatable and appetizing in appearance
Follow oral and written instructions
Keep your work area clean and sanitize work area after food preparation
Follow written menus and recipes.
Understand and be able to prepare therapeutic diets
Makes appropriate menu substitutions when necessary.
Monitors shortages and excesses of food and supplies; informs immediate supervisor
Be responsible for avoiding food waste
Assume responsibility for meeting meal schedules
Work cooperatively with food service staff and other departments