Cook

The Waters of Huntington; Huntington (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Waters of Huntington is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner while following dietary restrictions for residents. You will assist with food preparation, ensuring sanitation standards and compassionate service in an elder care setting.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, sanitation certificate, and ideally one year of dietary experience in a hospital or skilled nursing facility. Ability to cook large quantities and follow instructions is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school education or equivalent.
• 1 year dietary experience in hospital or skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Sanitation certificate required.
• Ability to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Knowledge of dietary procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with food preparation for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Maintain sanitation and hygienic practices.
• Provide alternatives for residents with dietary restrictions.
• Demonstrate empathy and professionalism when caring for elders.

Skills

Institutional cooking

Sanitation knowledge

Follow instructions

Communication

Professional demeanor

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year dietary experience preferred

Sanitation certificate

Ability to cook large quantities

Knowledge of dietary procedures

Job description

NOW HIRING - COOK

POSITION SUMMARY: A Cook prepares and assists with food preparation for breakfast, lunch, and dinner while following specific dietary restrictions and provides alternatives for our residents.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Some experience in institutional cooking.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation and hygienic methods.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Sincere desire to work with elders and others who have a limited capacity for self-care.
• Mental & physical capacity to perform the essential job functions with or without accommodations.
• Work with and provides care to individuals of a wide range of personality types and maturity levels.
• The ability to demonstrate creative initiative and mature judgment in making competent decisions.
• Consistently maintain courteous, empathic, and professional attitude.
• Maintain confidentiality of all activities and persons.
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times.
• Communicate and comprehend orally and in writing to effectively receive and share information as necessary to perform job duties.
• Transportation accessible to enable flexibility of work schedule.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or equivalent
• One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred (but not necessary)
• Must have a sanitation certificate
• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities
• Must be knowledgeable of dietary procedures

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, our company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.