Cook Full Time/ Part Time *Daily Pay*

Waterfront Rehabilitation
Raritan, NJ
Full-time
Part-time

Waterfront Rehabilitation -

Rehab at River's Edge

Daily Pay!

POSITION : Cook

DEPARTMENT : Culinary

SUPERVISOR : Director of Dietary Services

WORK AREA : Skilled Nursing

The purpose of this position is to prepare and provide food service to residents in a cost-efficient manner to safely meet residents’ need in compliance with federal, state and local requirements.

Responsibilities for the Cook position :

  • Prepare residents’ diets in accordance with the diet orders and daily menus.
  • Assist the Dietary Services Director to determine the amount and type of food necessary to prepare the daily menus.
  • Monitor use of food to eliminate waste.
  • Stock food in compliance with dietary policies and procedures.
  • Handle and prepare food in sanitary manner. Using barrier when handling cooked foods i.e. gloves, hair cover-up.
  • Prepare food, which is palatable and appetizing in appearance.
  • Follow oral and written directions.
  • Keeps work area clean and sanitize work surface after food preparation.
  • Follow written menus and recipes and spread sheets.
  • Understand and be able to prepare therapeutic diets.
  • Be responsible for avoiding food waste.
  • Assume responsibility for meeting meal schedules.
  • Work cooperatively with food service staff and other departments.
  • Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality.
  • Attend in-service training programs for food service employees.
  • Perform other related duties as direct by his / her supervisor.
  • Perform all duties assigned in an effective, timely and professional manner.
  • Observe infection control procedure.
  • Follow Residents’ Rights policies at all times.
  • Assume accountability for all data contained in the employees’ handbook.
  • Participates in special event meals and activities.
  • Oversees dietary department in the absence of the food service director / supervisor.
  • Follow appropriate dress code; conduct yourself in a caring, courteous and professional manner.
  • All other duties assigned by your supervisor.

Qualifications :

  • High school graduate or equivalency preferred.
  • 1-year experience in food service, preferably in healthcare facilities and cooking.
  • Must have a genuine interest and desire to work with the senior population.
  • Must be able to lift 50lbs.
  • 30+ days ago
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