Cook

Veritas Management Group; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

401k matching up to 4%

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

The Center at Foresight is seeking a PRN cook to join our team in Grand Junction, Colorado. This position supports our patient-focused dietary program in a skilled-nursing and rehabilitation setting.

Responsibilities include preparing meals per planned menus and dietary specs, inspecting trays, serving meals, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen. Willingness to work varied shifts is required; previous hospital or long-term care food service experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must pass a drug screening and background check.
• Willing to work day, night, and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Review menus prior to preparation of food.
• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus and dietary specifications.
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing.
• Assist in serving meals as necessary and on time.
• Wash dishes and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Stock supplies and coordinate dietary service with other departments.
• Ensure portion control and proper equipment for meals.
• Review care plans to meet residents' dietary needs and accommodate substitutions.

Skills

Food preparation

Dietary compliance

English proficiency

Drug screening/background check

Shift flexibility

Job description

The Center at Foresight is currently looking for a PRN cook to join our team!

Pay is dependent on experience!

About Us

Our Centers serve patients needing physical rehabilitation and/or complex nursing care. Our highly qualified, caring staff provides care in a beautiful, hotel like atmosphere to help our patients to achieve strength and functionality. Skilled-nursing care, family involvement, psychological care and discharge planning complement a well-rounded, individualized program and encourages each patient's transition to their highest functional level. With state of the art equipment and unparalleled comfort and amenities, our physician-driven care plan is designed to maximize the quality of our care.

Full Time Employees Offered

• Generous PTO
• 401k matching up to 4%
• Medical, dental, vision, along with the other ancillary benefits with little to no waiting period

Job Duties

• Review menus prior to preparation of food.
• Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident
• Pass food trays
• Wash dishes
• Clean the kitchen and dining areas
• Stock suppliesCoordinate dietary service with other departments as necessary
• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus, dietary specifications and for therapeutic diets
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance
• Assist in serving meals as necessary, and on a timely basis
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Be sure that appropriate equipment and utensils are provided with the resident's meal tray
• Review care plans to assure that the resident's dietary needs are being met.
• Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents who refuse foods served
• serving meals as necessary, and on a timely basis
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Be sure that appropriate equipment and utensils are provided with the resident's meal tray
• Review care plans to assure that the resident's dietary needs are being met.
• Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents who refuse foods served

Qualifications

Experience

One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred (but not necessary).

Specific Requirements

• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Must be able to write, read, speak, and understand the English language
• Must be able to pass a drug screening and background check
• Must be willing to work any shift - day, night, and/or weekend.