Cook

Aperion Care; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$2,000 Sign On Bonus

Job summary

Aperion Care seeks a Cook to prepare meals in compliance with federal, state, and local standards, following our policies and the direction of the Dietitian and Director of Food Services to ensure quality food service at all times.

The role involves menu review, policy implementation, diet planning, interdepartmental coordination, and collaboration with the dietitian to implement changes while ensuring adherence to established procedures.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Review menus prior to preparation of food.
• Develop, implement and coordinate department policies, procedures, and food service manuals.
• Interpret department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, family members, etc.
• Plan regular and special diet menus as prescribed by the attending physician; assure 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.

Skills

Food service experience

English language proficiency

Education

State Food Service Sanitation certification

Job description

Cook *$2,000 Sign On Bonus!*

SUMMARY

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.