Cook

Healthcare Services Group, Inc. • Roanoke Rapids, NC

2h

About The Position

Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Cook, preparing and cooking nutritious meals for residents in a long-term care facility. The Cook helps ensure meals meet HCSG standards for quality, taste, and presentation while following planned menus, recipes, food-safety requirements, and dietary restrictions. The role also includes maintaining a clean kitchen, assisting with inventory and supply orders, and providing positive customer service to residents, staff, and guests.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, compliance with COVID-19 vaccination policies, and current ServSafe or Food Handler certification when required by state or county law. Residency within the service area is required. Previous cooking or food-preparation experience is preferred. The role involves physical activity and working around food and cleaning products.

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, as required by state or county law.
• Residency within the service area.

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, providing excellent customer service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free telemedicine.
• Free prescription discount program.
• Free employee assistance programs.
• PNC EarnedIt, allowing employees to get paid when needed.
• Financial wellness support from PNC Workplace Banking.
• Hands-on training and support.
• Career development.

What This Job Offers

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