Cook

Woodlandmanornursingandrehab; Indiana; On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodland Manor Nursing and Rehab in Elkhart, IN is seeking a skilled Cook to join our team. You will prepare nutritious meals meeting safety standards and resident satisfaction.

The role is full-time with duties including menu planning, portion control, sanitation, and collaboration with dietary staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year dining services experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or related healthcare setting preferred.
• Culinary school training preferred.
• COVID-19 vaccination required unless an approved exemption is presented upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Preparing all served food with attention to taste, presentation, and nutritional value.
• Planning food production to align with scheduled meal service times.
• Memorizing, recording, and understanding menu items, plate presentations, and portion sizes.
• Following standard recipes and adhering to special dietary orders.
• Operating kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ensuring compliance with all sanitation, infection control, and food production regulations.
• Cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment, utensils, and appliances.
• Assisting with inventory control and proper food storage procedures.
• Working collaboratively with dietary staff to provide quality meal service to residents.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation standards

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary school training

Job description

Cook
Location: Woodland Manor Nursing and Rehab | Elkhart, IN

About Us

Woodland Manor Nursing and Rehab is dedicated to providing exceptional care and quality service to our residents. We are seeking a skilled and passionate Cook to join our team. In this role, you will play a vital part in preparing nutritious, appetizing meals that meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and resident satisfaction.

Position Details

Schedule: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

As a Cook, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing all served food with attention to taste, presentation, and nutritional value
• Planning food production to align with scheduled meal service times
• Memorizing, recording, and understanding menu items, plate presentations, and portion sizes
• Following standard recipes and adhering to special dietary orders
• Operating kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
• Ensuring compliance with all sanitation, infection control, and food production regulations
• Cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment, utensils, and appliances
• Assisting with inventory control and proper food storage procedures
• Working collaboratively with dietary staff to provide quality meal service to residents

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• One (1) year of dining services experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or related healthcare setting preferred
• Culinary school training preferred
• COVID-19 vaccination required unless an approved exemption is presented upon hire

Why Woodland Manor Nursing and Rehab?

At Woodland Manor, you'll be part of a team that values culinary excellence and resident satisfaction. This is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents while working in a supportive and rewarding environment.

Woodland Manor Nursing and Rehab is an Equal Opportunity Employer.