Cook / Dietary Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Cook / Dietary Cook

Berlin Health and Rehab Center

Want to be part of a dietary team that feels like family and a job that feels like home? Come join the veteran, energetic, and dedicated dietary staff at Berlin Health and Rehab Center !

We are looking for a dependable and experienced Cook / Dietary Cook to join our healthcare food service team. The Cook is responsible for preparing nutritious, appealing, and high-quality meals for our residents while following planned menus, recipes, dietary requirements, and food-safety standards.

This is a great opportunity for a Cook, Dietary Cook, Food Service Cook, Restaurant Cook, or experienced food service professional who takes pride in their work and enjoys making a difference in the lives of residents.

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare meals according to planned menus and standardized recipes

• Prepare nutritious meals for residents in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting

• Follow special diets, therapeutic diets, portion requirements, and resident dietary needs as directed

• Assist with food preparation for special meals, parties, holidays, and resident events

• Ensure food is prepared and served according to proper temperature and food-safety standards

• Maintain kitchen, food storage, and food preparation areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition at all times

• Follow all food safety, sanitation, infection-control, and departmental policies and procedures

• Assist with inventory, receiving, organizing, rotating, and storing food and dietary supplies

• Work as part of the dietary team to ensure meals are prepared and served on schedule

• May perform other dietary and food service duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Previous cooking or food service experience preferred

• Experience in a nursing home, skilled nursing facility, rehabilitation center, hospital, assisted living, or senior living environment is a plus

• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred

• ServSafe certification preferred

• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food-handling procedures

• Ability to follow menus, recipes, and special dietary instructions

• Ability to comply with departmental safety policies and procedures

• Reliable and able to work effectively as part of a team

• Ability to work weekends as required

• Ability to perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements of the position

Benefits Package

• Competitive wages + shift differentials

• Weekly pay!

• 6 paid holidays

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Long- and short-term disability insurance

• Paid time off (PTO)

• 401(k)

• On-site employee education

• Supportive work environment

What We Offer

At Berlin Health and Rehab Center , our dietary team plays an important role in the daily care and quality of life of our residents. We are proud to have a dedicated and experienced team that works together to provide quality meals and excellent service to our residents.

If you are looking for a Cook or Dietary Cook position in a healthcare, skilled nursing, or rehabilitation setting , we invite you to apply today!

How to Apply

Apply today to join the veteran, energetic, and dedicated dietary staff at Berlin Health and Rehab Center . We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Berlin Health and Rehab Center is an equal opportunity employer.

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