Culinary Cook, Full Time

Pure Health • Albuquerque, NM

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The Culinary Cook maintains and sets up food production and controls the quality of prepared food items in a post-acute healthcare setting. The cook prepares consistent food according to recipes with reduced supervision, maintains presentation standards, applies advanced knife skills and cooking techniques, and follows food safety, sanitation, and special-diet requirements. The role also supports and guides prep cooks and other culinary team members.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of experience in a culinary role, or a certificate or degree from a culinary institution.
• At least one year of experience in a cook or chef role.
• ServSafe Food Handler Certificate.
• Effective communication with internal and external customers at all organizational levels.
• Basic computer and Microsoft application skills, with the ability to learn new systems.
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse population.
• Positive communication skills, maturity, and patience.
• Proficient English, with good verbal and written communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize workload, demonstrate initiative, analyze situations, and make sound decisions.
• Self-directed and able to work with minimal direct supervision.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment, good knife skills, and possession of a full tool kit.
• Knowledge of weights and measures and basic math.
• Ability to assist, train, and direct culinary interns and prep cooks in daily tasks.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and stoop throughout the day; frequently lift or move items over 60 pounds.
• Weekend and holiday shifts are required.

Nice To Haves

• College or university degree in a related field, or a certificate or degree from a culinary institution.
• At least two years of experience in a culinary cook or chef role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consistent food products according to recipes, with reduced supervision and direction from the Culinary Manager, while maintaining quality presentation standards.
• Use knife skills and cooking techniques to prepare food.
• Identify and safely use kitchen equipment.
• Label, date, and rotate products to ensure safe storage and sanitation.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and sanitary work area in accordance with Health Department and ServSafe standards.
• Assist, train, and guide prep cooks and other culinary staff in daily tasks.
• Support inventory control, requisitions, and par levels.
• Review upcoming menus and prepare for customer-specific diet needs.
• Record food temperatures three times daily according to the temperature log.
• Complete daily cleaning lists and checklists.
• Ensure final products are delivered to patients in accordance with PureHealth standards.
• Follow HIPAA policies and procedures, use or disclose only the minimum necessary protected health information for assigned tasks, and report suspected violations to the facility CEO.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional license renewal reimbursement
• Free CEUs
• 401(k) plan
• Rewards and recognition through the CareHeroes Program, including gift cards for great performance
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional career growth

What This Job Offers

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