Healthcare Long-Term Care Cook

Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Healthcare Long-Term Care Cook to join our team at ISH Dining Services in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving high-quality meals for residents in a long-term care healthcare setting while following prescribed diets, menus, recipes, and food safety standards. The ideal candidate takes pride in their work, enjoys preparing meals, and understands the importance of providing nutritious, appealing, and timely meals to our residents.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare meals according to established menus, standardized recipes, and production requirements

• Prepare regular and therapeutic diets according to residents' dietary needs and physician orders

• Ensure meals are prepared, portioned, and served at the proper temperatures and on schedule

• Assist with food preparation for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special meals as assigned

• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection-control procedures

• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen and food preparation areas

• Properly label, date, store, and rotate food and supplies

• Monitor food quality, appearance, taste, and portion control

• Work closely with dietary management and other kitchen staff to ensure residents' nutritional needs are met

• Assist with serving meals and other dietary duties as needed

• Follow all facility and ISH Dining Services policies and procedures

• Provide courteous and professional service to residents, families, and staff

• Help maintain adequate food supplies and communicate shortages or concerns to management

• Assist with cleaning and closing duties and help maintain the overall cleanliness of the kitchen

About the Role:
As a Healthcare Long-Term Care Cook, you will be an important member of the dietary team, helping provide nutritious and enjoyable meals to residents every day. You will work closely with the Dietary Manager, Registered Dietitian, dietary aides, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to ensure residents receive meals that meet their individual dietary requirements.

The ideal candidate is dependable, team-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced healthcare food service environment. Previous experience in long-term care, healthcare, institutional food service, or high-volume cooking is preferred.

Qualifications:

• Previous cooking or food service experience preferred

• Experience in healthcare or long-term care is a plus

• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices

• Ability to follow recipes, menus, and special diet requirements

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Reliable attendance and a positive attitude

• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, staff, and management

• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform the physical requirements of the position

How to Apply:
If you are a motivated and dependable Cook who takes pride in preparing quality meals and wants to make a difference in the lives of long-term care residents, we encourage you to apply.

Apply now to join ISH Dining Services and become an important part of our healthcare dining team!