Cook

Artesia; Artesia (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Bonuses

Growth Opportunities

Health Benefits

Job summary

Artesia is seeking a Cook to prepare meals in accordance with current standards and policies, ensuring quality food service at all times.

Work as part of a team under the Dietary Services Director, following menus and recipes while maintaining sanitation and resident well-being with care and integrity.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' dietary experience is preferred in care settings.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of Food Safety/Sanitation course is required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates commitment to organization's mission, values and standards of ethical behavior.
• Models a positive and professional image and promotes teamwork.
• Ensures residents are treated with kindness, dignity, and respect.
• Prepares meals according to planned menus and approved recipes.
• Maintains sanitary practices per policies and procedures.

Skills

Care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food Safety/Sanitation course

Job description

Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's lives? Are you a team player, quick-thinker, and ready to be a part of an organization that supports your growth?

WHAT WE'RE ABOUT

We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.

Requirements:

• You care.

Cook Perks:

• Generous Bonuses
• Growth Opportunities - DOUBLE your salary
• Health Benefits

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for the preparation of food in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the (Asst) Dietary Services Director, to assure that quality food service is provided at all times.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates commitment to company's mission, values and standards of ethical behavior.
• Models a positive and professional image that emulates the organization's mission and encourages a spirit of cooperation with co-workers. Provides assistance to co-workers and promotes teamwork by sharing information useful to achieving desired results.
• Ensures that all residents are treated fairly, with kindness, dignity, and respect, and their rights are protected at all times.
• Respects and upholds all residents' personal and property rights whenever carrying out duties, including knocking before entering a resident's room.
• Prepares meals in accordance with planned menus, standardized recipes, therapeutic diets and authorized substitutions. Reviews menus prior to preparation of food.
• Prepares and serves meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Prepares food in accordance with sanitary regulations, as well as with established policies and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & QUA LIFICATIONS

• 1-2 years' dietary experience required, preferably in an acute or long term care environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Completion of Food Safety/Sanitation course required
• Commitment to the company mission to consistently deliver high quality, person-centered care with dignity, respect, compassion and integrity, and to enrich every life we touch. Embracing the company values of care & compassion, community, honesty & integrity, teamwork, innovation and safety.

BENEFITS

• Medical insurance with Rx benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision care
• Paid vacation