What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-Time Cook position at NUTRITION MANAGEMENT SERVICES?
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Cook to join our culinary team. This position plays a crucial role in preparing nutritious and delicious meals for our Residents, visitors and staff, as well as catering for special events and functions.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare daily meals following provided menus and recipes.
- Ensure food preparation meets health and safety standards.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen and food storage areas.
- Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure smooth operation and timely meal service.
- Excellent communication skills
- Maintain a clean and organized work area with the assistance of others
- Experience, knowledge, or the willingness to learn puree, ground, and chopped techniques for special diet patients
- Self-motivated to perform at your highest levels
- Willingness to learn new techniques while sharing your skill set with others
- Experience as a cook or related role required
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision required
- Proven knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as proper food handling, sanitation, and storage
- Food safety certification required
- Demonstrates basic math and counting skills
- Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing.
Salary : $21 - $23