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Futurecare

Cook

Futurecare, Annapolis, Maryland, United States, 21403

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Overview FutureCare is excited to open our second location in Anne Arundel County, FutureCare Annapolis. We are looking to hire a group of outstanding Culinary staff to be a part of the nutrition department to ensure our residents are receiving the proper care and nutrition to promote good health and well-being. Recognized as a member of the department management team, our Cooks will lead, supervise, organize, and direct the delivery of proper nutrition and other food services throughout the facility. FutureCare Annapolis will be licensed as a 154-bed skilled nursing facility serving the post-acute and long-term care needs of the community.

FutureCare, voted by our employees as a Top Workplace for 13 years in a row, is an experienced and stable provider serving Maryland for over 36 years.

Our goal is to establish our new facility as a premier provider in Anne Arundel County.

FutureCare Annapolis is situated in the suburban Annapolis area near a development called Heritage Harbor which is just a few minutes from downtown Annapolis, Maryland and has easy access to major travel arteries.

The center will provide ample parking, attractive common areas, and an expansive rehabilitation gym and suite.

Patient rooms are spacious with high ceilings. When the renovations are complete the center will be stunning.

If you are looking for an exciting new opportunity with a growing organization, please apply today and start your journey by joining the FutureCare family.

***Competitive Pay $18.00 - 19.50/hr***

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Salary Disclosure Statement

The salary mentioned above reflects the potential base pay range for this role. Bonuses or other incentives

(if applicable) are offered separately. Offers will consider such factors as overall experience, job-related qualifications, location, certifications/training, etc.

Responsibilities

Handle and prepare food in a sanitary manner

Prepare food which is palatable and appetizing in appearance

Follow oral and written instructions

Keep your work area clean and sanitize work area after food preparation

Follow written menus and recipes.

Understand and be able to prepare therapeutic diets

Makes appropriate menu substitutions when necessary.

Monitors shortages and excesses of food and supplies; informs immediate supervisor

Be responsible for avoiding food waste

Assume responsibility for meeting meal schedules

Work cooperatively with food service staff and other departments

Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent

Current/valid Serve Safe certification

Minimum 2 years of culinary experience in a health care environment

Ability to lead and supervise individuals

Sufficient mathematical skills for the conversion of recipe quantities

Ability to follow verbal and written instruction, particularly recipes

Proven ability to cook to scale within a healthcare environment

Basic knowledge to properly utilize and clean production equipment

Awareness of efficient and appropriate utilization of leftovers.

Knowledge of food service sanitation and proper food handling practices

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Ability to provide supervision for a group of employees: dietary aides and porters

Basic understanding of modified diets

Knowledge of general sanitation and proper food handling practices

Ability to provide guidance and direction to new employees

Ability to deal with people in a tactful, diplomatic and respectful manner

Equal Opportunity Employer

FutureCare has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all and welcome all applications.