Cook

Infinity Healthcare Consulting; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Excellent pay

Job summary

Infinity Healthcare Consulting is seeking an experienced Cook to prepare meals for residents, ensuring dietary requirements are met and prepared with proper sanitation. The role emphasizes following both verbal and written instructions and delivering compassionate, resident-centered service.

The position requires a high school education or equivalent, a sanitation certificate, and prior dietary experience. The candidate should be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities while

Qualifications

• Experience in institutional cooking or food service is helpful.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation and hygienic methods.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Adhere to dietary restrictions and offer alternatives as needed.
• Maintain sanitation and hygiene standards throughout food preparation.
• Follow instructions accurately and work with staff to meet residents' dietary needs.
• Demonstrate a courteous, professional attitude when interacting with residents and colleagues.
• Protect confidentiality and present a neat, professional appearance at all times.

Skills

Institutional cooking

Food safety / sanitation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Sanitation certificate

Dietary procedures knowledge

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.