Cook Staff

CookMake a Difference in the Lives of Our Nation's Heroes At HMR Veterans Services, we are proud to honor our mission of "Serving Those Who Served." If you are a passionate and dedicated Cook looking for meaningful work, we invite you to join our team and make a lasting impact on the lives of America's Veterans. What You'll Do As a Cook, you will prepare meals that meet individual resident and veteran needs, including special events, while ensuring food quality, service, and departmental safety and sanitation. Responsibilities include:Prepare all food items on menu according to pre-determined recipes.Follow safety and sanitation policies and procedures. This includes cleaning assignments as scheduled for cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment.Follow all sanitation policies and procedures for food storage preparation and transport.Preparation of resident meals and checking all items to ensure meal items meet prescribed individual resident needs as directed by nursing, dietician, and or physician.Unload and stock all sizes and weights of food items and supplies on shelves and in the freezers and refrigerators.Must maintain regular attendance according to the Company's attendance policies.Use tactful and appropriate communication with staff, guests, and residents.Adhere to uniform policy according to the Company's policies and Employee Handbook.Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information to ensure resident rights are protected.Maintains a liaison with other department supervisors to adequately plan for dietary services/activities.Attend departmental and staff meetings as directed.Attend and participate in educational classes and on-the-job training programs, etc., as scheduled, or directed.Performs other related assignments as required.Qualifications High school diploma or GED required. Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and hygiene practices. One year of healthcare cooking experience preferred; other relevant experience or cook training accepted. Able to follow recipes, understand instructions in English, perform basic math, and obtain a Food Handlers Certificate. Join a Mission That Matters When you join HMR Veterans Services, you're not just starting a job, you're becoming part of a team dedicated to serving those who have served our country. Apply today and help us continue making a difference every day.