Cook
The McGuire Group Health Care Facilities
Summary
Northgate Health Care Facility is looking to add a Cook to its team. In this role, you'll prepare nutritious, high-quality meals that support resident health and satisfaction while helping maintain a safe and efficient kitchen environment.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve menu items according to production sheets, standardized recipes, therapeutic diets, and modified food consistencies
- Ensure proper food handling, portion control, storage, labeling, dating, and temperature monitoring in accordance with food safety regulations
- Assist with inventory management, stocking, and proper storage of food and supplies
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen while following infection control, sanitation, and safety procedures
- Prepare meals for special events and functions as needed
- Monitor kitchen equipment and report hazards, maintenance concerns, accidents, or incidents
- Provide guidance and oversight to Dietary Aides in the absence of supervisory staff
- Support quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with facility policies and procedures
Requirements
- Minimum education requirement: High School Diploma or equivalent; Culinary School graduate preferred
- Minimum experience requirement: 6 months working in a kitchen
- Knowledge of therapeutic diets, modified food consistencies, portion control, and food safety practices preferred
- Familiarity with HACCP regulations and safe food handling procedures preferred
- Strong communication, teamwork, and customer service skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards
- Commitment to providing excellent service to residents, families, and staff
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 6 months working in a kitchen
- Knowledge of therapeutic diets, modified food consistencies, portion control, and food safety practices preferred
- Familiarity with HACCP regulations and safe food handling procedures preferred
- Strong communication, teamwork, and customer service skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards
- Commitment to providing excellent service to residents, families, and staff
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Weekly Pay
- Same-Day Pay
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Retirement Saving Options
Company overview
The McGuire Group Health Care Facilities is a prominent healthcare provider organization specializing in skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Based in the Buffalo, New York region, the company operates multiple healthcare facilities that provide comprehensive medical care, rehabilitation therapies, and long-term care services. The organization focuses on delivering high-quality patient care through its network of nursing homes and rehabilitation centers, serving patients requiring post-acute care, chronic disease management, and specialized rehabilitation services. With a commitment to clinical excellence and patient-centered care, The McGuire Group has established itself as a trusted healthcare provider in Western New York, offering a continuum of care that includes skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and specialized memory care programs. The organization emphasizes creating therapeutic environments that promote recovery and enhance quality of life for patients across various age groups and medical conditions.