Cook

Carespring Health Care Management; Fort Thomas (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is looking for dedicated Cooks to join their team at a state-of-the-art skilled nursing facility. This role involves preparing and cooking meals for residents, ensuring food quality and safety standards are met. The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in patient care and food service, along with the ability to work under pressure. With opportunities for career growth and competitive wages, this position offers a rewarding experience in a supportive environment. Join a team that values your contributions and helps you thrive in your career.

Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Daily Pay

Low Cost Medical and Dental Insurance

Clean Working Environment

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in food service and patient care.
• Ability to read, write, and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks food for residents.
• Maintains cleanliness and follows health regulations.
• Assists with serving and cleaning as needed.

Skills

Food Preparation

Ability to Follow Recipes

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Highlandspring
Highlandspring of Ft. Thomas
960 Highland Ave.
Ft. Thomas, KY 41075, USA

$13.75 to $23.00 an hour, depending on certifications and experience!

Facility is currently looking for Full Time and Part Time Cooks. Come join our team as a Cook in our state of the art skilled nursing facility. The cook prepares food in quantities enough for patient meals, including special foods as necessary for therapeutic diets. The cook will follow the prepared menu as written, utilizing recipes and production instructions. In addition, the cook will assist as needed with cleaning and serving of meals. The cook may also be assigned related tasks and duties by the dietary supervisor or Executive Chef.

Why Our Staff Have Chosen to Work Here:

• Career Growth - we can provide internal growth AND/OR scholarship and tuition reimbursements to help you grow with us.
• Daily Pay – Get paid the same or next day if needed
• Competitive Wages with low cost medical and dental insurance
• Work in a clean facility with access to all supplies needed to provide the highest quality of care.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares and cooks the residents’ food
• Ensures the food is prepared correctly and at the appropriate quantity as ordered
• Maintains clean working environments ensuring guidelines for food handling are followed
• Assists with the Food Service Assistant position as needed by serving food, cleaning/setting tables, washing dishes/pots/pans
• Completes other assigned duties when not cooking/preparing food
• Follows health regulations by the public health department

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Genuine interest in working with patients and food service as related to total patient care
• Ability to read, write and follow written and oral directions
• Ability to cooperate with supervisors, co-workers, and other departments
• Ability to follow recipes and menus, especially related to therapeutic diets
• Ability to work under pressure at peak periods
• Willingness and cooperation in following instructions as given
• Basic knowledge of quantity food preparation and cooking beneficial
• Ability to estimate relative quantities of food, per written recipes