Cook

NewCourtland • Philadelphia, PA

1d

About The Position

What You'll Do: Follow recipes and prepare foods that correspond to menu cycles prepared by the Dietitian Cook or prepare palatable, attractive, nutritionally adequate meals in institutional quantities that are served at proper temperatures and at proper times Supervises the kitchen staff who assist with food preparation, assembling trays, cleaning and storage of supplies and equipment Continuously clean food service work areas as food preparation and service is done Use food supplies and equipment in an efficient and economic manner to prevent waste Prepare and maintain supply of food substitutes to accommodate resident choices, cultural, ethnic, and religious preferences Inspect trays following meal service to monitor and record resident acceptance of menu items. Reports findings to Director of Food Service Use food preparation equipment according to manufacturer instructions. Follows proper cleaning techniques and preventative maintenance schedules Follow facility policies and procedures for infection control at all times in order to maintain a sanitary food preparation and storage area. Use personal protective equipment when indicated. Inspect food service work areas for evidence of rodents or pests, safety or fire hazards, housekeeping and maintenance problems. Corrects problems and/or reports promptly to the Director of Food Services. Communicate with the Director of Food Services throughout shift as needed to best meet the needs of residents Assist Department Head with preparation for state inspections. Attends survey training. Interacts with state surveyors as instructed by supervisor Attend in-service education as assigned. Applies information to job tasks Report injury to self or others to Supervisor immediately Why Us ? We invest in you so you can lead at your best: $10 per pay employee-open medical plan 100% employer-paid co-insurance $0 cost urgent care Free Dental Insurance (employee + family) Free Life Insurance 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contributions Employee Referral Bonuses Tuition Assistance Equal Employment Opportunity & Fair Chance Hiring NewCourtland provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We evaluate each candidate based on qualifications, experience, and job-related criteria. Where permitted by law, background checks are conducted only after a conditional offer of employment and are evaluated using an individualized, job-related assessment. Applicants are provided the opportunity to respond to any information considered in the hiring decision.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes and prepare foods that correspond to menu cycles prepared by the Dietitian Cook
• Prepare palatable, attractive, nutritionally adequate meals in institutional quantities that are served at proper temperatures and at proper times
• Supervises the kitchen staff who assist with food preparation, assembling trays, cleaning and storage of supplies and equipment
• Continuously clean food service work areas as food preparation and service is done
• Use food supplies and equipment in an efficient and economic manner to prevent waste
• Prepare and maintain supply of food substitutes to accommodate resident choices, cultural, ethnic, and religious preferences
• Inspect trays following meal service to monitor and record resident acceptance of menu items. Reports findings to Director of Food Service
• Use food preparation equipment according to manufacturer instructions
• Follows proper cleaning techniques and preventative maintenance schedules
• Follow facility policies and procedures for infection control at all times in order to maintain a sanitary food preparation and storage area
• Use personal protective equipment when indicated
• Inspect food service work areas for evidence of rodents or pests, safety or fire hazards, housekeeping and maintenance problems
• Corrects problems and/or reports promptly to the Director of Food Services
• Communicate with the Director of Food Services throughout shift as needed to best meet the needs of residents
• Assist Department Head with preparation for state inspections. Attends survey training. Interacts with state surveyors as instructed by supervisor
• Attend in-service education as assigned. Applies information to job tasks
• Report injury to self or others to Supervisor immediately

Benefits

• $10 per pay employee-open medical plan
• 100% employer-paid co-insurance
• $0 cost urgent care
• Free Dental Insurance (employee + family)
• Free Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contributions
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Tuition Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed