Dietary Cook

Position:
Dietary Cook

Facility:
Alliance Care Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Location:
Irvington, New Jersey

Schedule:
Part-Time

• Tuesday-Thursday: 4:00 AM - 9:00 AM
• Every Other Weekend:
• Saturday: 4:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Sunday: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Pay Rate:
$16 per hour

Join Our Team as a Dietary Cook
Alliance Care Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a dedicated and reliable Dietary Cook to prepare nutritious, appetizing, and well-presented meals for our residents. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of food preparation and safety practices, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and be passionate about providing quality service to residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare meals according to planned menus and standardized recipes.
• Ensure meals are palatable, visually appealing, and served on time.
• Prepare special diet trays and therapeutic meals based on residents' dietary needs.
• Offer substitute foods when needed and prepare bedtime snacks.
• Serve food using established portion control procedures.
• Follow all food safety, sanitary, and infection control procedures.
• Complete required forms, reports, and documentation.
• Coordinate food service with other departments and implement dietitian-recommended changes.
• Ensure menus are maintained and handled per facility policy.
• Assist in organizing food service production lines.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of food storage areas and workspaces.
• Report hazardous conditions, missing labels, or equipment issues promptly.
• Adhere to HIPAA requirements and wear protective clothing as needed.
• Assist in inventorying and storing incoming food and supplies.
• Recommend equipment or supply needs to the Food Services Director.
• Ensure food and supplies for upcoming meals are readily available.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Knowledgeable of food procedures and sanitation standards.
• Ability to understand and communicate in English.
• Able to make independent decisions when necessary.
• Willing to adopt new food preparation methods and principles.
• Must maintain equipment, supplies, and work areas in clean and orderly condition.

If you're passionate about serving others through quality food preparation and want to make a meaningful impact in a caring environment, we'd love to hear from you

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