Care-Focused Hospital Kitchen Cook

Castle Healthcare; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Castle Healthcare is seeking a Cook responsible for food preparation in accordance with federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and our policies. You will work under the Dietitian and Director of Food Services to ensure quality, safe, and timely meals for residents.

Responsibilities include reviewing menus, developing department procedures, planning regular and special diet menus, coordinating with other departments, and implementing recommended changes with the

Qualifications

• One (1) year dietary/food experience in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred but not required.
• Must have State Food Service Sanitation certification.
• Must be able to read, speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, personnel, and support agencies.

Responsibilities

• Review menus prior to preparation of food.
• Assist in developing, implementing and coordinating department policies, procedures, and food service manuals.
• Interpret department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, family members, etc., as necessary.
• Assist in planning regular and special diet menus as prescribed by the attending physician. Assure that food is available for preparation by cooks.
• Coordinate food services with other departments as necessary.
• Work with the facility's dietitian and implement recommended changes as required.
• Ensure that all food service procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

English language

Education

State Food Service Sanitation certification

Job description

Castle Healthcare is seeking a Cook responsible for food preparation in accordance with federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and our policies. You will work under the Dietitian and Director of Food Services to ensure quality, safe, and timely meals for residents.

Responsibilities include reviewing menus, developing department procedures, planning regular and special diet menus, coordinating with other departments, and implementing recommended changes with the