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Cranford Park Care

Dietary Cook

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A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.

$37,488 / year median in New Jersey

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Dietary Cook Cranford Park Care - 3.3 Cranford, NJ Job Details Part-time | Per diem $16.92 - $18.00 an hour 4 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Kitchen health and safety standards Customer communication Pre-cooking preparation Food preparation for special diets Nursing home experience ServSafe Customer service In-person customer service Cooking High school diploma or GED Managing kitchen staff Task assignment Addressing dietary restrictions in food service Communication with kitchen staff Full Job Description Cranford Park Care is seeking an experienced Cook to join our Dietary Team. As a Cook you will oversee and ensure effective food preparation and service during your shift.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepares food items and serves food to residents within scheduled time frame. Follows menu cycle, noting changes or substitutions made on proper form. Cleans and maintains a neat, safe working environment including the kitchen and food service areas. Complies with state sanitation codes. Maintains inventory control, places food order, verifies that items are received appropriately and restocks kitchen shelves appropriately. Directs food service and dining service functions. Maintains the quantity of food prepared and samples the food to ensure the quality of the food served to the residents. Ensures that resident food preferences are known and followed. Maintains meal service records as required. Reports problems, concerns, issues observed with food service and communicates them appropriately to Food Service Director Observes changes in resident status, needs, or preferences and communicates with appropriate team members. Records resident information, as required. Avoids loss, breakage, and waste of supplies and equipment. Adheres to procedures for fire, life safety, disaster, security, worker safety and other emergency procedures. Adheres to and conveys philosophy of supporting dignity, privacy, independent, choice, individuality, and a home-like environment for residents. Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors. Knowledge of specialty diets and textures. Performs other tasks/duties as assign
REQUIREMENTS
Certification in healthcare cooking (ServSafe ) Minimum 2 years of experience in large-scale cooking Strong knowledge of large scale & therapeutic food prep Must be able to do some physical work High School Diploma or Equivalent Excellent customer service & communication skills Will manage Kitchen in absence of food service director
Pay:
$16.92 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Shift:
8 hour shift
Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
Nursing home experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Cooking:
1 year (Required)
Work Location:
In person