Cook

FutureCare Cook PositionAt FutureCare our Cooks work as an integral part of the nutrition department to ensure our residents are receiving the proper care and nutrition to promote good health and well-being. Recognized as a member of the department management team, our Cooks will lead, supervise, organize, and direct the delivery of proper nutrition and other food services throughout the facility.Proud to be the only healthcare company in Baltimore to be named a "Top Workplace" for 14 years in a row and recognized in US Newsweek as "Best Nursing Homes", FutureCare stands out as a leader in managing health care across a continuum of care. We are known for recognizing hard work and dedication and reward our team members for their compassion and care. We also offer a Competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits Package, Flex/Advance Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Growth Ladder, Employee Referral Bonus Program, Employee Assistance, and matching 401K Plan.Competitive Pay $18.00 - 19.50/hrThe salary mentioned above reflects the potential base pay range for this role. Bonuses or other incentives (if applicable) are offered separately and paid pursuant to the relevant program schedule. All employment offers will consider such factors as overall experience, job-related qualifications, location, certifications/training, etc.ResponsibilitiesHandle and prepare food in a sanitary mannerPrepare food which is palatable and appetizing in appearanceFollow oral and written instructionsKeep your work area clean and sanitize work area after food preparationFollow written menus and recipes.Understand and be able to prepare therapeutic dietsMakes appropriate menu substitutions when necessary.Monitors shortages and excesses of food and supplies; informs immediate supervisorBe responsible for avoiding food wasteAssume responsibility for meeting meal schedulesWork cooperatively with food service staff and other departmentsQualificationsHigh school graduate or equivalentCurrent/valid Serve Safe certificationMinimum 2 years of culinary experience in a health care environmentAbility to lead and supervise individualsSufficient mathematical skills for the conversion of recipe quantitiesAbility to follow verbal and written instruction, particularly recipesProven ability to cook to scale within a healthcare environmentBasic knowledge to properly utilize and clean production equipmentAwareness of efficient and appropriate utilization of leftovers.Knowledge of food service sanitation and proper food handling practicesExcellent communication and customer service skillsAbility to provide supervision for a group of employees: dietary aides and portersBasic understanding of modified dietsKnowledge of general sanitation and proper food handling practicesAbility to provide guidance and direction to new employeesAbility to deal with people in a tactful, diplomatic and respectful mannerEqual Opportunity EmployerFutureCare has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all and welcome all applications.