Cook

Infinity Healthcare Consulting; LaGrange (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Infinity Healthcare Consulting is seeking an experienced Cook to prepare meals for residents across breakfast, lunch, and dinner while adhering to dietary restrictions. The role requires attention to nutritional needs and a respectful, patient approach.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, a sanitation certificate, and some experience in institutional kitchens. They must be able to work with a team and maintain hygiene standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year dietary experience in healthcare preferred.
• Sanitation certificate required.
• Ability to cook large quantities and follow dietary procedures.
• Good communication and writing skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner according to dietary restrictions.
• Assist with food preparation and maintain sanitation standards.
• Follow verbal and written instructions from supervisors.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional appearance.
• Work with residents with diverse needs and schedules.

Skills

Institutional cooking

Food preparation

Sanitation knowledge

Written instruction

Compassion for elders

Education

High school diploma

Sanitation certificate

Dietary experience (healthcare)

Job description

Looking for an Experienced Cook to come join our TEAM!

A comprehensive benefit package includes:

Excellent Pay

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, this 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.