Cook

EHG; Abingdon (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Holiday pay

Overtime pay

Employee recognition

Daily pay

Job summary

Eastern Health Group in Virginia seeks a dietary cook to prepare meals for residents per diet specs and facility procedures under the Dietary Director. The role emphasizes quality, teamwork, and adherence to sanitary standards.

We offer benefits such as health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401k, tuition reimbursement, holiday and overtime pay, daily pay, and employee recognition programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent related work experience.
• Minimum of one year related experience in preparing foods in large quantities.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and work in a team.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and multitasking.
• Ability to follow sanitation and safety guidelines.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet schedules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook resident meals according to menu and number of persons served.
• Prepare meals according to proper methods and cooking temperatures for best yield.
• Clean work area and equipment according to sanitation requirements.
• Serve food according to dietary guidelines and verify tray accuracy.
• Monitor portion control to reduce waste.
• Prepare foods for facility personnel and events as directed.
• Attend in-service education programs to meet facility requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Initiative

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Related work experience

Job description

Summary:

Prepare food in accordance with prescribed resident diet specification, facility procedures, and dietary and sanitary regulations under the supervision of the Dietary Director.

Benefits and Perks:

• Health Insurance
• Dental + Vison
• 401k
• Tuition reimbursement through ECPI
• 1.5 Holiday Pay
• 1.5 Overtime Pay for every hour worked over 40 hours per week
• Employee recognition programs
• Daily Pay

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Meet physical and sensory requirements stated below, and be able to work in the described environment.
• Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance work flow, and/or improve the work environment.
• Prepare and cook resident meals in quantities according to menu and number of persons served.
• Prepare meals according to proper methods and cooking temperatures for best utilization and yield of meats and other foods.
• Clean work area and equipment in accordance with sanitation requirements.
• Taste, smell, and observe all foods prepared to confirm with recipes, and good taste and appetizing appearance.
• Consistently prepare meals on time so that serving schedules are met.
• Serve food according to dietary guidelines, checking each tray for completeness and accuracy.
• Monitor portion control guidelines for individual residents to prevent food waste.
• Prepare foods for facility personnel, families, visitors, and for special occasions and events as directed by the Administrator.
• Prepare and serve food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portion, and temperature control procedures and facility policies.
• Inspect special diet trays to ensure that the correct diet is served to the resident.
• Attend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirements.
• Other special projects and duties, as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent related work experience.
• Minimum of one (1) year related experience in preparing foods in large quantities.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.
• Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and make independent decisions.
• Ability to deal with new tasks without the benefit of written procedures.
• Approachable, flexible and adaptable to change.
• Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with employees and vendors.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

Moderate physical activity:

• Push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds to a minimum height of three (3) feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of fifty (50) feet.
• Standing and/or walking for more than eight (8) hours per day.
• Bending and/or stooping for more than one (1) hour at a time

(including human), blood borne pathogens, and communicable diseases, as well as high-stress medical and/or life threatening situations.

About Eastern Healthcare Group:

Eastern Health Group is a family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people.We are committed to creating a nurturing, family-like atmosphere where staff develop meaningful relationships with residents and where exceptional patient outcomes are the standard.