Cook

Mission Health Communities; Eskridge (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short- and long-term disability

FSA

401(k) plan

PTO

Life insurance

CEU reimbursement

Daily pay options

Job summary

Mission Health Communities in Eskridge, KS is seeking a full-time Cook to join our caring team. You will prepare meals for residents in accordance with regulatory guidelines, monitor food quality and safety, and help maintain a warm, respectful dining environment.

This role requires basic arithmetic, the ability to read and follow instructions, and strong communication with residents and staff. Prior cook experience is welcome but not required; a willingness to learn is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform basic arithmetic and follow instructions.
• Cook experience is welcome but not required; willingness to learn.
• Strong communication, attention to detail and multi-tasking.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for residents in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Ensure quality and temperature of food items and maintain safety.
• Provide friendly, respectful service and interact with residents, families and staff.

Skills

Basic arithmetic

Reading & writing English

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

SAY NO TO BORING FAST-FOOD JOBS AND YES TO MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE MUTUAL RESPECT, TEAM SPIRIT AND HARD WORK ARE REWARDED.

Eskridge Care Center in Eskridge, KS is looking to hire a full-time Cook to join our team. Are you looking for a career with a health care company that will value you? Do you want to be part of a dynamic and caring team? If so, please read on!

This dietary position earns a competitive salary of $16.00 per hour. We provide comprehensive benefits, including

• medical
• dental
• vision
• short- and long-term disability
• a flexible spending account (FSA)
• a 401(k) plan
• paid time off (PTO)
• life insurance
• continuing education unit (CEU) reimbursement
• daily pay options

ABOUT MISSION HEALTH COMMUNITIES

We are a premier provider of senior living and skilled rehabilitation communities that is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for those we serve. Our health care organization manages and operates senior living, assisted living, short-stay rehabilitation, and skilled nursing communities in Georgia, Kansas, Minnesota, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. At our communities, we proudly offer the "mission experience" by focusing on delivering excellence in all we do. We show that we care through our values of character, attitude, respect, excellence, and service.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A COOK

As a Cook, you play a vital role in our community. Without you, we would not be able to provide quality meals for our residents! You prepare meals for our residents in accordance with regulatory guidelines.

With a close eye for detail, you ensure the quality and temperature of food items.

You take great care to enhance safety and sanitary conditions. You live up to the trust of those in your care by complying with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations, maintaining knowledge of and following all company policies and procedures. Your warm and friendly demeanor makes it easy for you to provide excellent customer service and build relationships with residents, their families, visitors, and your colleagues. You take pride in the difference you make in the lives of our residents and that makes you perfect for this cook position!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A COOK

• Must have ability to perform basic arithmetic, understand measurements and follow written and oral instructions.
• Cook experience preferred but not required. A willingness to learn is needed.
• Solid communication skills, attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with residents, vendors and team members.

Experience in a geriatric nursing facility is preferred but not required. Are you trustworthy and respectful of others? Is being dependable, professional, and a team player at the heart of all you do? Do you enjoy serving and caring for seniors? Can you easily establish a good rapport with others and communicate effectively? If yes, you might just be perfect for this dietary position!

WORK SCHEDULE

This full-time cook position works days, evenings and weekends.