Cook

Responsible for ensuring that the preparation and presentation of meals and snacks to clients, families, and guests meet Newport Healthcare’s standard of culinary excellence while providing a friendly dining environment.

Essential Duties:

• Open and close the kitchen as needed.
• Prepare/present breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks daily.
• Prepare and present food for parent weekends or other special events as directed.
• Executes menu generated by Chef de Cuisine.
• Adhere to communicated dietary restrictions and/or preferences of clients. Provide
healthful, nutritious, and organic meals/snacks as directed.
• Ensure overall kitchen cleanliness including refrigerators, freezers, ovens, floor, dishes after
each meal and food prep.
• Ensure Kitchen adheres to state health and hygiene requirements and Newport Healthcare
standards.
• Engage in a positive manger with parents and other guests, build appropriate rapport with
clients to enhance positive associations with mealtimes.
• Participate in baking or cooking groups, as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One – three years of applicable experience required.
• State Food Safety Certification preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Compensation for this role ranges from $23-$30.39 per hour depending on education and experience.