Cook

Job Summary

We are seeking a Cook to join our Skilled Nursing Facility Dietary Services Team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for providing seniors with unparalleled short- and long-term care and will be able to work in a skilled nursing environment.

Why Join Us?

At City Scape Rehabilitation and Care Center, we foster a workplace culture built on compassion, respect, and professional growth. We offer competitive salaries, medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, tapcheck, ongoing training and career development, and a collaborative and inclusive team environment.

Job Duties

• Prepares meal items according to planned menus and standardized recipes
• Reviews menus, resident census information, production guides, and pre-prep sheets to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared
• Prepares food according to safe food handling guidelines per company policy and procedure and state and federal codes and regulations
• Aids with food ordering, storage, and preparation as designated by the supervisor
• Prepares food in a timely manner to preserve food quality and serve meal on time
• Maintains standards for food preparation and quality of food service; uses nutritionally equivalent substitutes when required; follows standardized recipes
• Bakes, roasts, broils, and steams food items to prepare for consumption
• Prepares consistency modified and diet foods appropriately; prepares and assists with special function meals
• Completes pre-preparation as needed or assigned including washing, peeling, and cutting vegetables and fruits to prepare for use; slices meat and measures or weighs for menu compliance and nutrition accuracy
• Prepares and serves food attractively using gravies, sauces, and garnishes as on menu; tests and observes food by tasting for palatability
• Maintains food temperatures prior to meal service
• Monitors and records food temperatures prior to meal service
• Completes menu changes under the direction of the supervisor; uses nutrition equivalent substitutes when required and refers to supervisor or registered dietitian for approval
• Uses proper hand washing techniques; thaws foods appropriately; stores food using correct packaging and labeling; uses gloves appropriately and changes when required; checks refrigerators and freezers for correct temperatures
• Cleans the equipment and work area after each use; sweeps and mops kitchen floors when assigned; takes trash to dumpster if assigned; washes pots and pans when assigned
• Assumes responsibility for meeting meal schedules
• In the absence of the Dietary Manager, Dietary Aide is accountable to the Cook

Requirements / Experience

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred
• Two years as cook in a large-scale cooking operation, preferred
• One year’s work experience in long-term care preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer

City Scape Rehabilitation and Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We actively seek to recruit, hire, and promote individuals from all backgrounds, including but not limited to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.