Cook

Ciena Healthcare; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with matching funds

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Laurels of Bedford in Battle Creek, MI is looking for a dedicated Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents in line with prescribed menus, dietary restrictions, and sanitation standards. You will work closely with dietary staff to support resident health and satisfaction, while maintaining safety and cleanliness in the kitchen.

The role offers onsite work, competitive pay, and a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with matching funds, life insurance, and tuition

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year experience as a cook in an institutional food service setting preferred.
• Knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation, and infection control practices.
• ServSafe certified or certified within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Supervises culinary center staff in the absence of the Chef and/or Certified Dietary Manager.
• Handles and stores all food according to facility procedures, safe handling guidelines, and state/federal requirements.
• Follows standardized recipes and prepares foods according to menu cycles developed by Registered Dietitians.
• Cooks meals in quantities that meet proper temperatures and timeframes and minimizes waste.

Skills

Food safety

Sanitation

Cooking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Laurels of Bedford
270 Bedford Rd N
Battle Creek, MI 49037, USA

• On-site
• Travel Required : No
• Rate : $16.57 USD per hour
• Pay or shift range:
  Not specified
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: COOKT003385

Description

The Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality, nutritious meals for residents in accordance with prescribed menus, dietary restrictions, and sanitation standards. This role ensures a positive dining experience for residents by following safe food-handling practices, maintaining a clean work environment, and collaborating closely with dietary staff to support resident health, satisfaction, and regulatory compliance.

Join us with an attractive benefits offering:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K with matching funds
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

Responsibilities:

• In the absence of the Chef and/or Certified Dietary Manager, supervises the culinary center’s employees.
• Handles and stores all food according to facility procedures,safe food handling guidelines,stateand federal requirements.
• Follow standardized recipes.
• Prepare foods that correspond to themenu cyclesdeveloped by Registered Dietitians.
• Cooks or prepares palatable,attractiveand nutritionally adequate meals in quantities that are served at the proper temperatures and within theappropriate timeframes.
• Usesfood supplies and equipment in an efficient and economic manner to prevent waste.
• Prepares andmaintainsa supply of food alternates to accommodate resident choices and refusals of food served.
• Supervises culinarystaffregardingfood storage, food preparation, tray assembly, and cleaning.
• Operates institutional food preparation equipment according to manufacturer and supervisory direction.Follows proper cleaning and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Inspectstrays following meal service tomonitorresident acceptance of menu items.Reportsfindings to Certified DietaryManager.
• Handles, stores and disposes of raw and prepared food itemsin accordance withcompany and facility procedures and in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Alwaysmaintainsfood service equipment in clean and safe conditionaccording to facility procedures.Reports all equipment problems to supervisor promptly.
• Alwaysmaintainsfood service workspaces in clean and safeconditionaccording to facility procedures.Cleans workspaces and cooking and serving equipment according to department procedures.
• Communicateswith supervisor throughout shift to maximize resident satisfaction.
• Assists the Culinary Managerwithstatinspection preparation.Attends survey training and interacts with surveyors as instructed.
• Attends in-service education programs as assigned.Applies knowledge tojob.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Oneyearexperience as a cook in an institutional food service setting preferred.
• Knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation, and infection control practices.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• ServSafecertified orServSafecertified within90 daysof employment.

We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in Michigan and Ohio.

We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. Join us, if you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way.

Travel Required

No . Onsite

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