Cook

Cedarhurst Living; Newburgh (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedarhurst of Newburgh is seeking a dedicated Cook to provide a top-notch dining experience for residents. The role involves food preparation, ensuring safety standards, and maintaining quality. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and relevant experience, with opportunities for growth and development within the company.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a cook preferred.
• Food Manager Certification or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper preparation, portioning, and serving of foods.
• Maintain safety standards and food temperatures.
• Assist with orientation and training of new kitchen staff.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Mathematics

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR systems

Job description

Cedarhurst of Newburgh, a regional healthcare provider and true friend of older adults, seeks a service-minded, career-oriented individual to join our team as a Cook at our Cedarhurst of Newburgh community.

As a Cook, you will have the opportunity to connect with, and positively impact the lives of, our residents daily! You will provide a top-notch dining experience for our residents and their families.

Working with the Dining Services Director, you will impact the lives of our residents by:

1. Ensuring the proper preparation, portioning, and serving of foods as indicated on the menu cycle and standardized recipes.
2. Tasting and preparing food to determine quality.
3. Preparing all special dietary needs as directed by the Dining Services Director and/or menus assigned.
4. Determining food and supplies needed and coordinating meal production with serving hours.
5. Assisting with proper documentation of temperature logs, taste panel forms, and cleaning schedules.
6. Assisting with orientation and training of new kitchen staff.
7. Handling food in a safe and appropriate manner.
8. Practicing all safety and loss prevention procedures.
9. Attending all in-services as required.
10. Maintaining safety standards as outlined by Cedarhurst of Newburgh guidelines for infection control.
11. Utilizing basic mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
12. Maintaining appropriate food temperatures by ensuring proper cooling/heating procedures are followed and equipment is working properly.
13. Remaining current and up to date with all food safety licensing requirements for FDA, state, county, and local authorities, and ensuring all guidelines are adhered to.
14. Ensuring effective communication with residents’ families regarding their care, including physical, personal, and emotional wellbeing.
15. Working well with others, taking direction from management, and engaging in conflict intervention and resolution as needed.
16. The physical demands of the job include occasional standing/movement, communication, and handling written information. Employees must occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and lift/move up to 50 pounds independently, and up to 200 pounds with assistance.
17. Other duties as assigned.

To become a Cook, you will need:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent and previous experience.
2. At least one (1) year of experience as a cook preferred.
3. Applicable state/county licensure.
4. Food Manager Certification or ability to obtain.
5. CPR or BLS certification preferred.

Additionally, you should be able to demonstrate proficiency in Internet browsers (e.g., Explorer, Chrome, Firefox), Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Publisher, electronic health records (EHR) systems, and any HR-related systems if applicable.

When considering a career with Cedarhurst of Newburgh, please understand that:

1. Our core values—Passionate, Trustworthy, Empathetic, Positive, Respectful, and Approachable—are our expectations for every team member, embodying the role of a true friend to those we serve.
2. Being a team member means you’re devoted to doing The Friend’s Work: reassuring, energizing, and inspiring older adults.
3. We believe our team is our greatest asset, and we provide extensive training and development opportunities.
4. We promote from within and seek team members who wish to grow with us.
5. Our benefits include medical insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, and a 401(k) plan with company match (after 1 year).
6. Our highest priorities are the health and safety of residents, families, and staff. Employment is contingent upon passing background checks, drug tests, and completing required health screenings, with adherence to PPE protocols.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage discussions about accommodations with us.