Cook

Autumnwood Nursing & Rehab; Rittman (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-weekly pay

Daily pay option

401k

PTO starting day one

Holiday pay

Job summary

Autumnwood Nursing & Rehab in Rittman, Ohio, seeks a Dietary Cook to prepare meals for residents in accordance with federal, state, and facility standards. You will work under the Head Cook and Director of Food Services to ensure high-quality, safe, and appetizing meals every day.

The role requires the ability to cook large quantities, read and follow instructions, and maintain sanitation and teamwork. Prior dietary experience is preferred but not required; full-time benefits include bi-weekly

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Prior dietary experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food in accordance with applicable standards and policies.
• As Cook, exercise leadership and assist Head Cook/Director of Food Services.
• Maintain sanitation, order, and safety in food service areas.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Reading English

Decision making

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Spice Up Your Career - Join our Dietary Team here at Autumnwood located in Rittman, OH.

• Bi-weekly pay with Daily pay available
• Benefits offered for FT status employees
• PTO starts accumulating day ONE
• 401k
• Holiday pay
• Professional and Personal growth
• Staff engagement monthly events planned
• and much more!

PURPOSE OF YOUR JOB POSITION:

The primary purpose of your job position is to prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, with our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Head Cook and/or Director of Food Services, to assure that quality food service is provided at all times.

As Cook, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Education

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education.
• Must be at least 18 years old in age.

Experience

• One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred (but not necessary).

Specific Requirements

• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of dietary procedures.
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing dietary practices.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Autumnwood Nursing & Rehab is an Equal Opportunity / Aff.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, or national origin.