Cook - Full Time - Phoenix Veterans Home

Powerlink • Phoenix, AZ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Powerlink is seeking a skilled Dietary Cook to join its Foodservice Operations team at the Phoenix Veterans Home. Powerlink provides healthcare integrated services to long-term care and senior living facilities across the United States.

The Dietary Cook works under the supervision of the Culinary Manager and the Dietary Manager. The role involves food preparation and production control, inventory control, kitchen safety and sanitation, use and cleaning of equipment, food safety, following recipes, and preparing therapeutic diets and modified-texture foods and liquids. The cook assists with ordering and receiving as necessary, maintains a clean and safe work area, and assists dietary aides as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least two years of experience as a cook in a long-term care or other healthcare setting.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English to communicate effectively; fluent spoken and read English is also specified.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays with flexible hours.
• Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Background in safety and sanitation compliance.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to stand for up to 10 hours a day.
• Must be local to Phoenix, Arizona, and surrounding areas.

Nice To Haves

• Current ServSafe® certification or Food Handler certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and support production control.
• Manage inventory control.
• Follow kitchen safety, sanitation, and food-safety practices.
• Use and clean/sanitize kitchen equipment.
• Adhere to recipes and prepare therapeutic diets and modified-texture foods and liquids.
• Assist the manager with ordering and receiving as necessary.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Assist dietary aides as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED