Nutritional Services Cook (1285)

METHODIST REHABILITATION CENTER • Jackson, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Cook breakfast and lunch for cafeteria and residents Cook vegetables and meat according to recipe and garnish for breakfast and lunch Set up cafeteria serving line with correct pans and garnish foods Prepare breakfast, and lunch foods for cooking Check level of products for following day and inform Dietary Manager of shortages Make necessary advance preparation for next day Clean and wash equipment used in preparation and maintain a clean and orderly work area Assists on resident/cafeteria serving line when needed Responsible for preparing meals for residents, staff, and visitors Also responsible for preparing therapeutic diets for residents with special needs Physical Demands This job involves constant standing, pulling of carts and equipment The incumbent must be able to lift 40 pounds and must be able to endure heat Hours may be extended to meet the needs of the department Shift Monday - Friday Day / Afternoon / Every Other Weekend 11am - 7:30pm / 5:30am - 2:00pm

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have two or more years of quantity food preparation experience in a healthcare environment

Responsibilities

• Cook breakfast and lunch for cafeteria and residents
• Cook vegetables and meat according to recipe and garnish for breakfast and lunch
• Set up cafeteria serving line with correct pans and garnish foods
• Prepare breakfast, and lunch foods for cooking
• Check level of products for following day and inform Dietary Manager of shortages
• Make necessary advance preparation for next day
• Clean and wash equipment used in preparation and maintain a clean and orderly work area
• Assists on resident/cafeteria serving line when needed
• Responsible for preparing meals for residents, staff, and visitors
• Responsible for preparing therapeutic diets for residents with special needs

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Life Insurance
• A comprehensive, flexible, benefit package to all full-time employees (32 hours plus per week)
• Medical and dental coverage beginning the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• 403b Retirement

What This Job Offers

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