Cook

springmillhc; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their vibrant Dietary team in Merrillville. This rewarding role involves preparing meals, ensuring dietary procedures are followed, and enhancing the dining experience for residents. With a focus on quality care and a supportive work environment, this position offers part-time scheduling with opportunities for advancement and exceptional training. If you are passionate about culinary arts and committed to providing excellent service, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career while making a difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Quality health care

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

Exceptional training opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year cook experience required.
• Knowledgeable of dietary and meal prep practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations.
• Ensure all dining services and dietary procedures are followed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent decision-making

Leadership

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dietary procedures

Food preparation techniques

Job description

Enjoy a great Dietary team environment? Ready to take the next step in a rewarding career? Then here's your start! Join our beautiful Spring Mill Assisted Living & Rehabilitation Campus located in the heart of Merrillville.

OPEN INTERVIEWS: Monday- Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Our most important goal is to provide the highest standard of care to our residents in an environment that is safe and secure. As a Cook, you will be responsible for improving our residents' experience and maintaining a safe, clean, and healthy environment. Your focus will be the basic quality-of-life for our residents, so duties such as taking dining orders, food preparation, and following dietary procedures will be key in the individualized care.

At Spring Mill, you can expect:

• Dependable, part-time cook schedules for days/evening shifts
• Great support from your Spring Mill Dietary team
• Quality, cost-effective health care as well as disability and life insurance after only 60 days of employment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Competitive wages
• Exceptional Dietary Aide training and advancement opportunities within and beyond your current role
• Acute Care opportunities to sharpen and grow critical skills

Cook's day-to-day will include:

• Ensure that all dining services/dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Check diet trays before distribution. Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas. Serve food in dining rooms as instructed.
• Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations, as well as with our establishment's policies and procedures.
• Assist in inventory and storing incoming food and supplies as necessary.
• Follow Dietary safety regulations and precautions at all times.
• Greet and assist all internal and external customers, guests, family members, residents, vendors, and team members.

What we are looking for:

• Minimum 1 year cook experience.
• Must be alert and attentive to detail.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Be able to make independent decisions concerning the above job duties.
• Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, vendors, and the general public.
• Be knowledgeable of dietary and meal prep practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.

Schedule needs:

• Part-time Cook position for day/evening shift availability
• Rotating Holiday Schedule
• Weekend and every other weekend availability

Thank you very much for your interest in working for Spring Mill Health Campus as a Cook. We appreciate your time and review each and every resume that is submitted to our HR department. You will receive an email within 48 hours that confirms your application has been acknowledged. If you are selected to participate in the interview process for our open dietary aide position, you will receive an email or call within two business days.