Chestnut Hill of East Longmeadow is in search of an Experienced LTC Cook to join our TEAM!

The primary purpose of your job position is to prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, with our established policies and procedures, and may be directed by the Head Cook and/or Director of Food Services, to assure that quality food service is provided at all times. As Cook, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Essential Functions.

• Preparation of meals according to menu plan, and in compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Ability to manage portion control, ensuring proper preparation of select foods to meet individual need.

• Demonstrates close attention to detail

• Demonstrates organizational skills

• Demonstrates a working knowledge of regulatory requirements as related to food preparation, serving, delivery and storage.

• Demonstrates competency with maintaining kitchen safety and infection control principles.

• Able to communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals, including residents, families, staff and persons from outside the organization

• Every effort has been made to identify the essential function of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position At least one year of Applicable experience.

• Current knowledge of job-related state and federal regulations.

• Must be able to relate positively and cooperatively with residents, families, staff members and persons from outside the organization.

• Must be capable of regular attendance.

• Must meet all local health regulations, including criminal background investigation and reference inquiry.

• Must have a valid Food Handler’s Card.

Must be able to perform the essential job functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Bear Mountain Vision and Culture

Bear Mountain is a leading healthcare company, spanning the nursing home sector from Extended/Long Term Care and Short-Term Rehabilitation to Neurobehavior Programs. Bear Mountain is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its facilities. Our vision “To exceed your expectation with the highest quality healthcare in a safe, clean, supportive and positive environment.” unites us as a team, our Team members put the CARE back into healthcare, and, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all! We expect you to maintain and support the education of this culture.