Cook

The Waters; LaGrange (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Excellent pay

Job summary

The Waters in Indiana is seeking an experienced Cook to prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner for residents, following dietary restrictions and offering alternatives as needed. You will work in an institutional kitchen, ensure sanitation, collaborate with a care team, and maintain professionalism while serving an elderly population.

Responsibilities include cooking large quantities, following recipes, and adhering to safety guidelines; a sanitation certificate and ability to work flexible

Qualifications

• Must hold a high school education or equivalent.
• Sanitation certificate is required.
• Experience in institutional or hospital-type food service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cook and assist with food preparation for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Maintain sanitation, hygiene and safety in all food handling.
• Follow verbal and written instructions from supervisors.
• Provide meals respecting dietary restrictions and resident preferences.
• Collaborate with the care team and communicate effectively.

Skills

Institutional cooking

Food preparation

Sanitation knowledge

Follow instructions

Compassion for elders

Diversity awareness

Initiative & judgment

Professional attitude

Confidentiality

Professional appearance

Oral & written communication

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Sanitation certificate

One year dietary experience in hospital/nursing facility (preferred)

Ability to cook large quantities

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.