Cook

Aperion Care; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Aperion Care in Evansville, IN is seeking a Cook to ensure quality food service in accordance with federal, state, and local standards. You will follow policies, coordinate with the dietitian, and help plan regular and special diets under physician guidance.

The role requires basic dietary experience, certification, and strong English communication. You will work closely with residents, staff, and other departments to maintain high standards of food service.

Qualifications

• One year dietary/food service experience preferred but not required.
• State Food Service Sanitation certification required.
• Must read, speak and write English clearly.
• Ability to work independently and effectively with residents, staff and support agencies.

Responsibilities

• Review menus prior to food preparation.
• Develop, implement and coordinate department policies, procedures and food service manuals.
• Interpret policies and procedures to residents, visitors, family members and staff as needed.
• Assist in planning regular and special diet menus as prescribed by the attending physician.
• Coordinate food services with other departments as necessary.
• Work with the facility’s dietitian and implement recommendations.
• Ensure adherence to established food service procedures.

Skills

Dietary/food experience

English proficiency

Independence

Tools

State Food Service Sanitation certification

Job description

The Cook is responsible for food preparation in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, with our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Dietitian and/or Director of Food Services, to assure that quality food service is provided at all times.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review menus prior to preparation of food.
• Assist in developing, implementing and coordinating department policies, procedures, and food service manuals.
• Interpret department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, family members, etc., as necessary.
• Assist in planning regular and special diet menus as prescribed by the attending physician. Assure that food is available for preparation by cooks.
• Coordinate food services with other departments as necessary.
• Work with the facility’s dietitian and implement recommended changes as required.
• Ensure that all food service procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• One (1) year dietary/food experience in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred but not required.
• Must have State Food Service Sanitation certification.
• Must be able to read, speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, personnel, and support agencies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
• Must be able to taste and smell food to determine quality and palatability.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

(SIGN-ON BONUS SUBJECT TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS, AND MUST MEET MINIMUM HOURS WORKED REQUIREMENT)