Dietary Cook at Mountain Ridge Health & Rehab

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription of the role:Mountain Ridge Health & Rehab is looking for a Dietary Cook to join our team in Black Mountain, NC. The Dietary Cook will be responsible for preparing and cooking meals according to the dietary requirements of our patients and residents.Responsibilities:Prepare and cook meals in accordance with dietary guidelinesEnsure meals are served at the appropriate temperatures and are visually appealingClean and maintain work area according to sanitation standardsRequirements:Previous experience as a cook or dietary aide preferredKnowledge of food safety regulationsAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentCompensation:$15.44 - $18.93 per hourBenefits:Health insurance401(k) retirement planPaid time offAbout Mountain Ridge Health & Rehab:Mountain Ridge Health & Rehab is a leading healthcare provider in Black Mountain, NC, specializing in rehabilitation and long-term care services for our residents. We are committed to providing the highest quality of care and ensuring the well-being of our patients.We are looking for a Cook to join our growing team! The right candidate will have experience as a Cook and have the ability to organize and multi-task.  BENEFITS Responsibilities Prepare all soups, stocks, sauces; boils, braises and roast items per standardized recipesPrepares and serves all sauteed, fried, grilled, steamed and baked items per standardized recipesPrepares or directs the preparation of all food served, following standard recipes and special diet ordersPlans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours, so that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food is preservedDetermines amount and type of food and supplies required for daily menus and seeing that supplies are obtained from storage areas in adequate time for meal productionAlso must maintain dependability and punctuality as outlined in Attendance Policy Qualifications Ability to understand and following instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmeticAbility to understand measurements and conversionsA minimum of three years of experience as a cook in a hotel, restaurant, club or similar institutionAbility to plan and organize work, to interpret instructions, recipes, specifications and standardsKnowledge of kitchen equipment We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.