Cook

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled cook to join their dedicated team in a beautiful, hotel-like atmosphere. This role involves preparing and serving meals that meet dietary specifications while ensuring the highest standards of food safety and cleanliness. You'll have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients needing rehabilitation and nursing care. If you are passionate about cooking and enjoy working in a supportive environment, this position offers a fulfilling career path with competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

PTO

401k matching

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Qualifications

• One year of dietary experience in a medical facility preferred.
• Ability to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to dietary specifications.
• Review menus and ensure proper food preparation.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Dietary Knowledge

Food Safety Practices

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Center at Foresight - GRAND JUNCTION, CO

Salary Range: $16.00 - $19.00 Hourly

Description

The Center at Foresight is currently looking for an experienced 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:

• PTO

• 401k matching

• Medical, dental, vision, along with the other ancillary benefits

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 supplies
• Coordinate 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.