Dietary Cook
General Purpose
Perform duties within our dietary department in order to maintain high standards of quality food preparation, production, and service for all residents.
Qualifications:
- Must have a sincere interest in food service and enjoy working with the elderly.
- Must have, or be willing to learn, food preparation and cooking skills.
- Must have knowledge of, or be willing to learn, therapeutic and modified diet information to use in preparing and serving residents meals.
- Must be able to read and interpret standardized recipes for quantity and quality food production.
- Must have knowledge of, or be willing to learn, correct sanitation procedures.
- Must be willing to perform repetitive tasks daily.
- Must possess and use excellent communication skills.
- Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Must be able to read and understand labels on chemicals and MSDS sheets and be able to use these products safely and correctly.
- Must be in good mental and physical condition.
- Must work cooperatively and productively with all partners in Dietary and in all departments following established policies.
- Must be willing to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, must be at work on time and during scheduled shift.
- Cooks may be required to have or obtain a Food Handlers Certificate or Sanitation Course, as required by state regulations.
- Must be able to work under supervision.
- Must be able to be on your feet standing or walking most of the working day and must be able to bend, stoop, squat, and twist numerous times daily.
- Must be able to lift 50-60 pounds, sweep and mop floors, and push/pull carts. Must be able to climb on safety ladders to perform cleaning, storage, or other duties.
Requirements for Consideration include:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $11.00 - $13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
