Dietary Cook (Full Time, Flexible Availability)
About The Position
Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is hiring a Cook to prepare and cook nutritious meals for residents in a long-term care facility. The role includes following planned menus and recipes, maintaining food quality and presentation, observing food-safety and sanitation guidelines, and supporting kitchen inventory and supply ordering. The Cook also interacts with residents, staff, and guests to provide customer service and performs other duties as assigned. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Prior cooking or food-preparation experience is preferred. Candidates must be able to follow recipes and dietary restrictions, communicate effectively, and meet the listed physical and workplace requirements. A current ServSafe or Food Handler certification is required where mandated by state or county law; an approved sanitation and safety course may also be required. Residency within the service area is required.
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.
- 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 and perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously.
- Ability to work around food and cleaning products.
- Current ServSafe or Food Handler certification where required by state or county law.
- Residency within the service area.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience as a cook or in food preparation.
- Completion of an approved sanitation and safety course may be required.
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 and provide excellent customer service.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Free telemedicine
- Free prescription discount program
- Free employee assistance programs
- Access to earned wages through PNC EarnedIt
- Financial wellness support from PNC Workplace Banking
- Hands-on training and support
- Career development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
