Compassionate Cook for Residents

Defiance Health Care Center; Defiance (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Defiance Health Care Center in Defiance, Ohio is seeking a caring Cook to prepare meals for residents. You will handle ingredients, follow recipes, and maintain safety and cleanliness in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

The role requires empathy, patience, and reliability. You will work with the dietary team, line up meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and support daily operations and patient comfort.

Qualifications

• We are seeking individuals with empathy and patience to care for residents.
• Applicants must have a caring approach and be willing to support the team.
• Key pillars are work ethic, integrity, and competence.

Responsibilities

• Handle and store raw materials, cooked food, and non-food supplies properly
• Order, restock, and maintain inventories for kitchen supplies and equipment
• Prepare meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Follow establishment recipes when preparing meals
• Prepare ingredients in accordance with menu requirements
• Adhere to food health and safety procedures
• Cook, clean, and assist other staff in daily operations
• Deliver food in a fast-paced environment
• Work shifts as assigned by the Dietary Director

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Work Ethic

Integrity

Competence

Job description

Defiance Health Care Center in Defiance, Ohio is seeking a caring Cook to prepare meals for residents. You will handle ingredients, follow recipes, and maintain safety and cleanliness in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

The role requires empathy, patience, and reliability. You will work with the dietary team, line up meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and support daily operations and patient comfort.