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Sodus Rehab & Nursing Center

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Houghton, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Sodus Rehab & Nursing Center is hiring a Cook. The Cook reviews menus, assists in planning special diet menus, and prepares meals according to recipes and dietary needs. This role ensures timely food service production, proper food storage, and maintains a clean and safe kitchen environment. The Cook also coordinates dietary services with other departments and assists with inventory.

Key focus areas include Review menu prior to preparation of food, Assist in planning regular and special diet menus, and Assist in establishing food service production.

Successful candidates bring High School/GED. Important skills include Cook Variety Of Foods In Large Quantities, Maintain Care And Use Of Supplies And Equipment, Maintain Appearance Of Dietary Service Area, and Perform Regular Inspections For Sanitation, Safety, And Proper Performance. Preferred (not required): Review Menu, Plan Regular And Special Diet Menus, Establish Food Service Production, and Prepare Palatable And Appetizing Meals.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Cook Variety of Foods in Large QuantitiesMaintain Care and Use of Supplies and EquipmentMaintain Appearance of Dietary Service AreaPerform Regular Inspections for Sanitation, Safety, and Proper PerformanceReview MenuPlan Regular and Special Diet MenusEstablish Food Service ProductionPrepare Palatable and Appetizing MealsPrepare Food in Accordance With Recipes and Special DietsPrepare Substitute FoodsServe Food in Accordance With Portion Control ProceduresCoordinate Dietary ServicesInventory and Store Food and SuppliesProperly Store, Cover, and Date Food ItemsMaintain Clean and Safe KitchenMaintain Food Storage AreasReport Hazardous Conditions/Equipment

Qualifications

High School/GEDLift Up to 50 Pounds1 Year Dietary Experience in Hospital, Skilled Nursing Care Facility, or Related Medical Facility

Benefits

401(k) Match
Dental Insurance
Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

We offer the Following:

  • Premium Compensation

  • Great Benefits Package

  • Professional Growth & Stability

  • Benefits:

  • 401(k)

  • Dental insurance

  • Health insurance

  • Paid time off

Duties and Responsibilities:

May include all or part of the following but not limited to:

  • Review menu prior to preparation of food.

  • Assist in planning regular and special diet menus in accordance with sanitary regulations

  • Assist in establishing food service production to assure that meals are prepared on time

  • Prepare meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance

  • Prepare food in accordance with recipes and special diets

  • Prepare substitute foods

  • Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures

  • Coordinate dietary services with other departments as necessary

  • Assist in inventorying and storing in-coming food, supplies, etc. as necessary

  • Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available

  • Make sure that all food items are properly stored, covered and dated in all refrigerators in the kitchen, remove out dated food items in accordance to the policies & procedures of the department.

  • Ensure that the kitchen is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment are maintained

  • Assist maintain food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times

  • Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to the FSD or designee.

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Qualifications & Requirements: High School/ GED

1 year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred but not required with experience in the following areas: Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities. Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., the appearance of dietary service area, and must perform regular inspections of dietary service for sanitation, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties

Work Location: One location

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.

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