Evening Cook

PACS

1d•$16 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Cooper River Post Acute is a magnificent 176 bed skilled nursing facility located in the heart of Mount Pleasant, SC. We are currently looking for Cooks to join our team. If you have a passion for working with people and are an experienced Cook looking for a rewarding career in healthcare, then we encourage you to apply!

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
1 year of experience with cooking, preferably in a Long-Term Care or healthcare setting
The ability to pass a drug screen & federal background check
Ability to read technical procedures.
Ability to read and follow recipes.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate.
Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.
Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a cook in a hospital or long term care facility for not less than one year.

Responsibilities

Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean and sanitary manner.
Ability to prepare tasteful meals and to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
Ability to follow prepared menus and portion control guides.
Ability to prepare special diets accurately.
Record food temperatures for the meals.
Prepare pureed foods.
Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments.
Maintain quaternary solution in sanitizer buckets.
Assist with serving the different meals.
Clean cooking area and serving carts.
Report resident care concerns and potential issues to Administrator and/or Director of Nurses.
Participate in the orientation and on-going training of dietary staff.
Ability to make the presentation of the food appealing to the residents.
Ability to cooperate.
Willing to supervise and to work under supervision.
To make sure all cleaning schedules are followed.