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Education : High School Diploma preferred

Experience : 1+ years relevant experience

Skills : Ability to be customer focused and results oriented and previous experience in job field

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Overview

FutureCare Capital Region located in Landover MD is hiring Cooks to join the team! At 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.

Voted 11 years in a row as a Top Workplace , FutureCare stands out as a leader in managing health care delivery across a continuum of care.

We offer a Competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits Package, Flex / Advance Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Growth Ladder, Employee Assistance, and a 401K Plan.

Responsibilities

• Handle and prepare food in a sanitary manner
• Prepare food which is palatable and appetizing in appearance
• Keep your work area clean and sanitize work area after food preparation
• Follow written menus and recipes.
• Understand and be able to prepare therapeutic diets
• Makes appropriate menu substitutions when necessary.
• Monitors shortages and excesses of food and supplies; informs immediate supervisor
• Be responsible for avoiding food waste
• Assume responsibility for meeting meal schedules
• Work cooperatively with food service staff and other departments

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Culinary degree or certificate from an accredited institution preferred
• Minimum 2 years of culinary experience in a skilled nursing facility
• Ability to lead and supervise individuals
• Sufficient mathematical skills for the conversion of recipe quantities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction, particularly recipes
• Basic knowledge to properly utilize and clean production equipment
• Awareness of efficient and appropriate utilization of leftovers.
• Knowledge of food service sanitation and proper food handling practices
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to provide supervision for a group of employees : dietary aides and porters
• Basic understanding of modified diets
• Knowledge of general sanitation and proper food handling practices
• Ability to provide guidance and direction to new employees
• Ability to deal with people in a tactful, diplomatic and respectful manner

Alaris Health at Belgrov, a 120 bed-skilled nursing Center in Kearny, New Jersey, seeks a cook who is responsible for preparing and cooking a wide variety of foods for residents, employees and visitors.

Additional responsibilities include :

• diligently following menus and special diet instructions as prescribed by the attending physician
• preparing food according to recipes, therapeutic diets and cooking schedules to meet mealtime schedules
• ensuring that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.

JOB REQUIREMENTS :

• Ability to read, write, speak and follow written and verbal directions in the English language
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred
• Experience in institutional food handling is preferred

Located within the kitchens of LTH at the Eventi Hotel, we are a dynamic and talented group of professionals who love food and strive to provide the very best seasonal dishes to our guests.

We are looking for a dedicated cook to join our kitchen team at night working the pasta station! All our pasta is made in house and L'amico offers a varied menu of made to order Italian dishes.

Our open kitchen uses wood ovens to prepare dishes in the view of our guests.

Additional hours / shifts are potentially available for the right candidate during the week at a different station or venue in our operation.

Under the direction of famed Chef Laurent Tourondel, you will have the opportunity to grow and learn from some of the finest culinary professionals in the city.

Our kitchen offers both exciting challenges and rewards!

Also check out the Eventi Hotel, along with our sister restaurant the Vine and Second., our event venue.

Featuring an American menu with Italian influences, L’Amico honors the food of both Executive Chef Laurent Tourondel’s past and present inspired by both his upbringing in the European countryside, and a career spent reimagining and redefining American cooking and classics.

The Cook provides high-quality food preparation by ensuring the nutritional needs of the youth are met while keeping up to code with the Department of Health regulations.

Maintaining quantity control while not sacrificing the needs of the youth. Maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen, dining area, and all equipment.

Serves food to youth and staff with absolute respect and kindness.

Responsibilities :

• Preparation of daily menu in advance to be reviewed and approved by the Director of Food Services that meet all the nutritional requirements.
• Ensure that all kitchen operations are managed within Health Department, USDA, and Foodbank guidelines and regulations.
• Remains aware of the change in the census to provide adequate food portions to serve both youth and staff.
• Weekly inventory of food products and keeps the Director of Food Services informed of any needs.
• Orders, receives, and inspects food supplies, reports any discrepancies, and makes adjustments as necessary.
• Prepares meals by employing methods that meet the proper health and sanitation guidelines, utilizing gloves, hats, aprons.
• Consistently maintains and ensures the cleanliness of all kitchen equipment by accepted methods of sanitation established by Health Department standards.
• Monitors and controls access to sanitize areas of the kitchen.
• Serves youth and staff with absolute respect and unconditional love.
• Works collaboratively with other kitchen staff.
• Engages with outside licensing or governing agencies when necessary in a professional manner.
• Attend training and meetings as determined by the supervisor, which may include but is not limited to our philosophy of care and food safety training.
• Assist as needed with special events and fundraising affairs which may be conducted outside the normal work schedule.
• Must be available to work the following schedule : Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 9 : 00 am-2 : 00pm.

Qualifications :

• 2-3 years of professional kitchen experience.
• Thorough knowledge of food preparation equipment and cleaning materials.
• NJ Food Handling Certificate.
• Ability to lift heavy objects to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Benefits :
• Medical
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Sick, Personal)
• 403B Retirement Plan
• Free Meals