At Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services, we promote a challenging, but rewarding opportunity in a caring environment. We are currently seeking an experienced COOK for a full-time evening position.

The cook will be responsible for the following:

• Follows planned menus and prepares food items for resident and staff meals, as well as special events.
• Plans cooking schedule to have food ready to serve on time.
• Prepares and cooks food according to tested recipes and established guidelines.
• Prepares desserts, pastries, breads, and salads.
• Carves meats in portions required and prepares food for special diets.
• Serves food timely and attractively in proper utensils, either hot or cold as required.
• Prepares and covers trays for patients not coming to the dining room as needed.
• Takes requests for extra servings of food or beverages.
• Clears and cleans tables in dining rooms when needed.
• Washes, rinses, and sanitizes pots, pans, and service ware according to established procedures and assists with other cleaning as needed or assigned.
• Keeps stove, sinks, cabinets, tables, and equipment cleaned and sanitized.
• Maintains a clean department at all times, including but not limited to sweeping, mopping, garbage removal, and equipment cleaning.
• Utilizes the most sanitary methods to handle, prepare, and serve food.
• Assists with other dietary requirements as assigned, including paperwork.
• In the absence of the Dietary Director, will assume responsibility for the dietary department and will be in charge of staff.
• If inadequate staff is available, will assume responsibility for finding replacements and will work an assignment if replacement staff cannot be found.

Job Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older and have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must purchase and wear required uniform.
• Must be able to use equipment without jeopardizing the safety of self, others, or equipment.
• Must be able to use supplies economically.
• Must attend in-service training and other staff meetings as required.
• Demonstrates neat appearance and good personal hygiene.
• Must read, know, and follow personnel, department, and facility policies.

Background checks/drug-free workplace. EOE.

• Challenging and rewarding opportunity in a caring environment.
• In-service training and staff meetings.
• Background checks/drug-free workplace.

• Must be 18 years of age or older and have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to follow planned menus and established guidelines.
• Experience in preparing food for special diets and events.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety procedures in kitchen operations.
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment.