QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Food Handler’s Certificate (required).
• ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification – required for Cooks; preferred for Dietary Aides.
• Minimum 6 months experience in a healthcare, long-term care, or high-volume commercial kitchen.
• Understanding of HACCP, safe food handling, cross-contamination prevention, and FIFO.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes, portion controls, and meal schedules.
• Able to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in hot, fast-paced environments.
• Must pass background check, drug screen, and provide current immunizations (including TB test).
• Dependable, team-oriented, and able to follow instructions.
• Food preparation, cooking, and food handling experience
• Previous restaurant or kitchen experience
• Culinary background with knowledge of meal preparation
• Ability to work in a long-term care setting
• Strong knife skills
• Experience in menu planning
• Knowledge of dietary department operations
• Familiarity with catering and serving
• Certification in food safety/handling is a plus
• Experience as a cook in a long term care or assisted living facility a plus
• Are you legally authorized to work in the USA?
• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship?

• Prepare and cook quality food for meal service according to standardized recipes.
• Follow menus as provided.
• Schedule and prepare foods for special functions as planned.
• Occasionally serve food
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment and dishes
• Handle and store ingredients and food
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment and utensils
• Set up workstations with required ingredients and equipment
• Check the quality and freshness of ingredients
• Operate kitchen equipment such as broilers, ovens, grills and fryers
  Schedule: Per Diem
  Laurel Ridge is a terrific and SAFE nursing Center, join a great team of people who care. Apply today!
  Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour
  Work Location: In perso