Cook

Gardens At Paulding; Ohio; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k match

Early Pay via Tapcheck

Perks & Discounts

PTO & Holidays

Referral bonus

Mentorship programs

Upskilling growth

Education loan repayment

Job summary

Apploi is seeking a Cook to support a care-focused kitchen. You will prepare meals according to planned menus, review dietary requirements, and collaborate with the dietary team to ensure residents receive nutritious, appealing meals in a respectful environment.

Responsibilities include meal preparation, serving, sanitation, inventory, and adherence to safety and infection-control policies, while maintaining a compassionate, resident-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to follow instructions and accept constructive criticism.
• Ability to interact tactfully with residents, family members, staff and visitors.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.

Responsibilities

• Review menus prior to preparation of food
• Inspect special diet trays to assure correct diet for residents
• Complete necessary forms and reports
• Coordinate food service with other departments
• Work with the facility's dietitian and implement changes
• Prepare meals per planned menus
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing
• Serve food per established portion control
• Prepare meals for therapeutic diets per menus
• Provide bedtime snacks
• Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations and policies
• Ensure safety regulations are followed by all personnel
• Follow Infection Control precautions daily
• Ensure food and supplies for next meal are ready
• Assist in inventorying and storing incoming supplies
• Recommend equipment and supply needs to the Dietary Director
• Honor resident's refusal of treatment
• Abide by resident participation in treatment decisions
• Document consequences of not participating in prescribed therapy

Skills

Independent decision making

Team communication

English language

Waste minimization

Attention to detail

Job description

Cook

Job Summary:

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Responsibilities:

Administrative Functions:

• Review menus prior to preparation of food
• Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident
• Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc.
• Coordinate food service with other departments as necessary
• Work with the Facility's dietitian and implement recommended changes as required

Food Service Functions:

• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures
• Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus
• Prepare and provide bedtime snacks

Safety and Sanitation:

• Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as our established policies and procedures
• Ensure that safety regulations and precautions are followed at all times by all personnel
• Follow established Infection Control Precautions policies and procedures when performing daily tasks

Equipment and Supply Functions:

• Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available
• Assist in inventorying and storing in-coming food, supplies, etc.
• Recommend to the Dietary Director the equipment and supply needs of the department

Resident Rights:

• Honor the resident's refusal of treatment request
• Abide by the resident's participation in treatment decision
• Inform the resident of consequences of not participating in prescribed therapy and document such action in the resident's clinical record

Qualifications:

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, to follow instructions, and to accept constructive criticism
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies or personnel, and the general public
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of maintenance work areas
• Must have the ability to minimize waste of supplies, misuse of equipment, etc.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

People-Centered Rewards:

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401k with company match
• Early Pay via Tapcheck!
• Employee Perks & Discount program via NES
• PTO + Company Holidays + Floating Holidays
• $Referral Bonus Program$
• Mentorship Programs
• Internal/Upskilling Growth Opportunities
• Continued Education Loan Repayment Program powered by Clasp