Compassionate Cook & Dietary Aide — Full-Time

Vernon Health & Rehabilitation; South Haven (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Vernon Manor in Indiana is seeking a dedicated full-time Cook or Dietary Aide for an immediate opening. The team is focused on compassionate care, teamwork, and professional growth. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value residents and staff alike.

Join a close-knit facility that prioritizes supportive collaboration, safety, and high-quality dining services for our senior residents. Shifts are available now, with emphasis on reliability and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Caring person with a desire to work with the frail and elderly.
• Previous institutional dietary service experience preferred.
• Ability to read and follow procedures, recipe directions and diet orders.
• Numerical ability for recipe preparation and measuring cleaning chemicals.
• Adequate strength, endurance and coordination for food prep, carrying items, serving meals, and cleaning.
• Dexterity for preparing food and operating dietary equipment safely.
• Ability to work in hot/cold areas and with a team.
• Ability to use computers for timekeeping and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for residents.
• Maintain clean and safe food service areas.
• Follow diet orders and recipes accurately.
• Complete timekeeping and documentation tasks.
• Collaborate with team and supervisors.
• Adhere to safety and sanitation guidelines.

Skills

Caring personality

Teamwork

Reading procedures

Numerical ability

Food safety

Physical endurance

Follow instructions

Timekeeping & docs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dietary equipment

Timekeeping systems

Job description

Vernon Manor in Indiana is seeking a dedicated full-time Cook or Dietary Aide for an immediate opening. The team is focused on compassionate care, teamwork, and professional growth. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value residents and staff alike.

Join a close-knit facility that prioritizes supportive collaboration, safety, and high-quality dining services for our senior residents. Shifts are available now, with emphasis on reliability and teamwork.