Cook

The Grove Estate; Peru (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative work environment

Ongoing training and development

Meaningful impact on residents' lives

Job summary

The Grove Estate Rehab in Indiana is seeking a reliable Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents, while upholding strict food safety and kitchen hygiene standards.

You will work with the rehabilitation team to tailor meals to dietary needs, manage daily kitchen tasks, and support residents with compassionate, professional service in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a cook, preferably in a healthcare, rehabilitation, hospitality, or institutional setting.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to prepare meals for multiple people efficiently.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• A caring, professional attitude and commitment to providing quality service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook daily meals according to planned menus and dietary requirements.
• Ensure meals are nutritious, appetizing, and served on time.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen hygiene.
• Monitor food inventory and report items that need to be reordered.
• Receive and store food supplies correctly.
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas.
• Follow health, safety, and infection control procedures.
• Work collaboratively with the rehabilitation team to accommodate residents' dietary needs.

Skills

Cook experience

Food safety

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

Caring attitude

Job description

Location: The Grove Estate Rehab – IN Peru

About the Role

The Grove Estate Rehab is seeking a reliable, compassionate, and experienced Cook to join our team. The successful candidate will prepare nutritious, high-quality meals for residents while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen cleanliness. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys making a positive impact through healthy, well-prepared meals.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook daily meals according to planned menus and dietary requirements.
• Ensure meals are nutritious, appetizing, and served on time.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen hygiene.
• Monitor food inventory and report items that need to be reordered.
• Receive and store food supplies correctly.
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas.
• Follow health, safety, and infection control procedures.
• Work collaboratively with the rehabilitation team to accommodate residents' dietary needs.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a cook, preferably in a healthcare, rehabilitation, hospitality, or institutional setting.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to prepare meals for multiple people efficiently.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• A caring, professional attitude and commitment to providing quality service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Food Handler's Certificate or equivalent food safety certification.
• Experience preparing meals for individuals with special dietary needs.

What We Offer

• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.