Clinical Kitchen Cook - Diet-Driven & Resident-Focused

Lakeland Rehab and Healthcare Center; Angola (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeland Rehab and Healthcare Center is seeking a Cook responsible for food preparation in accordance with current applicable laws, regulations, and policies, under the Dietitian and Director of Food Services, to ensure quality food service at all times.

You will review menus, assist in policy development, plan regular and special diet menus, coordinate with other departments, and ensure proper execution of food service procedures in a collaborative healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• One year dietary/food experience in a hospital, nursing care facility, or 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 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.
• 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.

Skills

Dietary/food experience

English language proficiency

Education

State Food Service Sanitation certification

Job description

Lakeland Rehab and Healthcare Center is seeking a Cook responsible for food preparation in accordance with current applicable laws, regulations, and policies, under the Dietitian and Director of Food Services, to ensure quality food service at all times.

You will review menus, assist in policy development, plan regular and special diet menus, coordinate with other departments, and ensure proper execution of food service procedures in a collaborative healthcare setting.