Cook (Nursing Home)

About This Role

Prepare and serve nutritious and flavorful meals for residents in a nursing home, ensuring dietary needs are met and maintaining high food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious and flavorful meals following prescribed menus and dietary requirements
• Ensure high-quality food preparation, presentation, and portion control
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen and food storage areas
• Collaborate with dietary staff to plan menus and accommodate special dietary needs
• Order and manage inventory of food supplies and kitchen equipment
• Adhere to food safety regulations and guidelines

Requirements

• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• Safe knife handling skills
• Experience operating commercial slicers, ovens, grills, large blenders, etc.
• Ability to follow instructions for the safe use, cleaning and care of dietary equipment, preparation and service areas

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience as a Cook, preferably in a healthcare or long-term care setting

Benefits