Long Term Care - Production Cook, Pinecrest Manor - 6563

Penn Highlands Healthcare; St. Marys; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Production Cook to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing quality meals tailored to meet the dietary needs of patients while ensuring food safety and maintaining a clean working environment. This position offers an opportunity to work in a supportive atmosphere with experienced peers, where your contributions will directly impact the well-being of others. If you have a passion for cooking and a commitment to quality, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your culinary career in a rewarding setting.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement/Loan Forgiveness

Professional Development

Generous Paid Time Off

403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health & Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in quantity cooking and knowledge of nutrition/diets preferred.
• Ability to pass a Criminal Background Check and meet physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality food for internal and external customers.
• Maintain food safety and quality assurance.

Skills

Communication Skills

Team Player

Flexibility

Education

Eighth Grade Reading Level

Technical/Culinary School Training

Job description

Penn Highlands Healthcare has been awarded on the Forbes list of Best-in-State Employers 2022. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statistica Inc., the world leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.

Summary

AS A PRODUCTION COOK, you’ll be responsible for the preparation of quality food for internal and external customers, and for maintaining food safety and quality assurance. Responsible for the different levels and consistencies of food that patients can tolerate per their diet order. Keeping a clean environment is key.

Qualifications

1. Have an eighth grade reading level
2. Have technical/culinary school training (preferred)
3. Have previous cooking experience
4. Have 1-3 years experience in quantity cooking, knowledge of nutrition/diets (preferred)
5. Have ability to work flexible hours
6. Have good communication skills
7. Have ability to pass Criminal Background Check
8. Have ability to meet physical requirements of position
9. Be a team player

What We Offer

1. Competitive Compensation based on experience
2. Tuition Reimbursement/Loan Forgiveness
3. Professional Development
4. Supportive and Experienced Peers

Benefits

1. Medical, Dental, and Vision offered the first month after start date
2. Generous Paid Time Off
3. 403(b) retirement plan with company match
4. Company Paid Short & Long Term disability coverage
5. Company Paid and Voluntary Life Insurance
6. Flex Spending Account
7. 25% discount on all services at Penn Highlands Healthcare facilities
8. PH Elk Cafeteria Discount
9. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
10. Health & Wellness Programs