Greenville Post Acute (GPA) isn't just another nursing home. To our residents and staff, it's home. Located in the heart of Greenville, just seconds away from Main Street, GPA offers a unique culture in a prime location with many long-term employees. From the Administrator to HR to Staff Coordinator, everyone you meet here will leave a lasting impression professionally and personally. If you want to be part of a team of people who truly C.A.R.E. (Care, Achieve, Respect, Educate), then look no further than Greenville Post Acute. We offer:

• Competitive pay

• employee appreciation events and rewards throughout the year

• career advancement opportunities throughout our network of sister-facilities in S.C.

General Purpose

It is the responsibility of the cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.  He/she is reports to the Dietary supervisor.

Essential Duties

• Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean and sanitary manner.
• Ability to prepare tasteful meals and to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Ability to follow prepared menus and portion control guides.  Ability to prepare special diets accurately.
• Record food temperatures for the meals.  Prepare pureed foods.  Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments.
• Maintain quaternary solution in sanitizer buckets.  Assist with serving the different meals.  Clean cooking area and serving carts.
• Report resident care concerns and potential issues to Administrator and/or Director of Nurses.  Participate in the orientation and on-going training of dietary staff.
• Ability to make the presentation of the food appealing to the residents.  Ability to cooperate.  Willing to supervise and to work under supervision.
• To make sure all cleaning schedules are followed. Supervisory Requirements This job has supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.

Qualification

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.

Should have experience as a cook in a hospital or long term care facility for not less than one year.    

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate.  

Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.  

Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health