Cook

It’s the people that make the difference – are you ready for the challenge?

Generous shift differential pay of up to $4.00 per hour.

Paid Time Off

Affordable Health Benefits (for both individuals & family)

Continuing Education / Tuition Assistance Program

403B retirement plan (with employer match)

Centre Care is a nonprofit skilled nursing care community focused on enriching the lives of residents by providing compassionate health and living services. Our values are to foster mutual respect, exceed expectations, practice concern and compassion, and provide progressive services and innovation

We have been serving the needs of Centre County residents for 50 years, and our beautiful new community was constructed in 2021 to better serve those needs. We are dedicated to serving our residents and team members by fostering mutual respect and providing a rewarding work environment where team member feedback is valued.

If you love helping others in a team environment, we have a place for you!

We are currently looking for a dedicated and compassionate Cook to join our Centre Care Team.

Job Requirements

Education : High School Diploma or its equivalent is preferred..

Experience : 1 year experience in a healthcare setting

Job Responsibilities :

Follows production sheets.

Follows standardized recipes.

Cooks, prepares, bakes according to production schedules, daily menus, and applies basic food preparation skills throughout the day.

Follows timed activity schedules.

Understands the use of the following preparation equipment as it applies to the facility : Conventional oven, grill, compartment Steamer, mixer, steam jacketed kettle, blender, convection oven Shredder / Buffalo Chopper, braising pan, slicer, broiler, scales, vertical cutter mixer, knives, blixer, coffee urn Toaster, dish machine

Makes decisions concerning the appropriate equipment to use – example : size, type, etc., to accomplish the work assignment.

Uses basic principles of quality and quantity food cooking.

Prepares food for special events.

Practices proper safety and sanitary techniques such as :

Maintains habits of personal cleanliness and safe work practices.

Sanitary handling of food and proper storage techniques.

Cleans and sanitizing of equipment.

Maintains work areas in an organized manner.

Disposes of waste properly.

Checks temperatures of food to be served.

Report to Director of Dining Services, Food Service Supervisor any signs of safety or sanitation hazards examples : food spoilage, equipment that needs repair, fire hazards, etc.

Brings food to appropriate serving areas and uses standard portions for all food.

Serves food according to meal schedule.

Attends monthly in-service programs and other meetings as required.

Follows menus including regular and therapeutic diets.

Practices approved dietary security procedures.

Ability to make appropriate decision in the absence of food service supervisors.

Completes additional tasks as assigned.

If you have what it takes, we want to meet you!

Apply today!

We consider applicants for all positions on the basis of qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, use of lawful products during non-work hours and any other legally protected status. This institution is an equal opportunities provider and employer.

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