Compassionate Dietary Cook for Elder Care

The Waters; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Excellent Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Vacation Time - Cash Out

Job summary

The Waters is seeking a Cook to prepare and assist with meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for residents, following dietary restrictions and offering alternatives as needed.

This role requires basic institutional cooking experience, knowledge of sanitation, and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions. We value compassion toward elders and the capacity to work with a diverse resident population, with flexible shifts available.

Qualifications

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or equivalent.
• One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred (but not necessary)
• Must have a sanitation certificate
• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities
• Must be knowledgeable of dietary procedures

Responsibilities

• Some experience in institutional cooking.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation and hygienic methods.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Sincere desire to work with elders and others who have a limited capacity for self-care.
• Mental & physical capacity to perform the essential job functions with or without accommodations.
• Work with and provides care to individuals of a wide range of personality types and maturity levels.
• The ability to demonstrate creative initiative and mature judgment in making competent decisions.
• Consistently maintain courteous, empathetic, and professional attitude.
• Maintain confidentiality of all activities and persons.
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times.
• Communicate and comprehend orally and in writing to effectively receive and share information as necessary to perform job duties.
• Transportation accessible to enable flexibility of work schedule.

Skills

Institutional cooking

Food preparation sanitation

Follow verbal and written instructions

Care for elders

Mental & physical capacity

Interpersonal with diverse residents

Decision making

Professional conduct

Confidentiality

Professional appearance

Effective communication

Transportation access

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dietary experience in medical facility

Sanitation certificate

Ability to cook large quantities

Dietary procedures knowledge

Job description

The Waters is seeking a Cook to prepare and assist with meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for residents, following dietary restrictions and offering alternatives as needed.

This role requires basic institutional cooking experience, knowledge of sanitation, and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions. We value compassion toward elders and the capacity to work with a diverse resident population, with flexible shifts available.