Cook - Long Term Care Exp

CADIA • Dover, DE

8d

About The Position

The Cook prepares and/or directs the preparation of food for service, following established food production procedures and programs. The role requires compliance with applicable sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards, as well as appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize loss. The Cook works under assignments from the Food Service Director and follows Federal and State long-term care regulations and Dietary Department policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Knowledge of food handling, preparation, and service.
• Basic understanding of kitchen cookware and appliances.
• ServSafe certification.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of local and state health, sanitation, and safety codes.
• Previous cooking experience.
• ServSafe Allergens certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or direct preparation of food using established production procedures and systems, as assigned by the Food Service Director.
• Determine and ensure the availability of supplies and food, or approved substitutions, in adequate time for preparation.
• Prepare all food according to standard recipes and special diet orders.
• Maintain HACCP logs and daily production records.
• Follow safety regulations and precautions at all times.
• Clean and maintain equipment used in food preparation.
• Observe proper food preparation and handling techniques.
• Follow Federal and State long-term care regulations and Dietary Department policies and procedures.
• Use facility supplies and equipment appropriately to minimize loss.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their families
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA)
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick days, and paid holidays
• Short-term disability and maternity leave options
• Personal and family medical leave
• Company-provided long-term disability coverage
• Referral bonuses
• Discounted entertainment tickets through Tickets At Work
• Free and discounted employee meals
• Tuition reimbursement
• In-facility training and in-service programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free will and estate preparation services
• Optional legal and identity protection services
• Verizon Wireless discount
• Costco membership discount (DE only)
• Annual $35 non-slip shoe replacement (DE only)
• Purchasing Power retail purchasing program

What This Job Offers

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