Cook / Kitchen Aide

Jaffrey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is the home where people work together to make great things happen every day. We offer a pleasant, family-friendly environment and a wonderful reputation providing services to our residents, families and local community.

TEAMWORK EXCELLENT BENEFITS STABLE WORK ENVIRONMENT

Full time and part time options. Flexible between the hours of 5am - 8pm. Includes every other weekend and holiday.

Cook / Kitchen Aide Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates menus and directs the training of cooks and other kitchen workers engaged in preparing and cooking foods to ensure an efficient and satisfactory food service by working with the Registered Dietitian
• Prepares meals, cooks and serves food while maintaining a high standard of quality and appearance
• Maintains kitchen and food safety standards according to County and State requirements
• Responsible for overall kitchen and dining room sanitation and cleanliness
• Prepares meals, desserts and snacks in accordance with the posted menu schedule; makes sure that all special diets and dietary concerns are followed.
• Serves meals that are palatable and presentable.
• Responsible for keeping work area clean, organized, sanitized, may include washing pots and pans, etc.
• Knows health code requirements for food and beverage storage and hot/cold holding temperatures and maintains documentation.
• Estimates and prepares food supplies to meet serving portions.
• Maintains a safe, clean and respectable work environment.
• Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Portioning and serving of food items
  • Delivering of trays and carts to resident floors
  • Cleaning of dining rooms
  • Working on the tray line
  • Working in the dish room and pot sink
  • Sweeping and mopping
  • Disposal of trash and recyclables
  • Per Diem duties as outlined by Director of Dietary Services

Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Knowledgeable of dietary techniques and procedures.
• Be able to lift up to 25 pounds frequently and/or 50 pounds occasionally.