Cook

The Waters of Rockport; Rockport (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their team. In this role, you will prepare nutritious meals for residents, ensuring adherence to dietary restrictions while creating a warm and welcoming environment. Your culinary skills will shine as you work with a diverse group of individuals, providing care and support to those with varying needs. If you have a passion for cooking and a sincere desire to make a difference in the lives of others, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a compassionate team that values professionalism and empathy in every meal prepared.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Sanitation certificate is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with food for residents' meals.
• Maintain sanitation and hygiene standards in food preparation.

Skills

Institutional cooking experience

Food preparation knowledge

Sanitation and hygienic methods

Ability to follow instructions

Creative initiative

Communication skills

Education

High school education or equivalent

Sanitation certificate

Dietary experience in medical facility

Job description

NOW HIRING - COOK

POSITION SUMMARY:
A Cook prepares and assists with food preparation for breakfast, lunch, and dinner while following specific dietary restrictions and providing alternatives for our residents.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Some experience in institutional cooking.
2. Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and hygienic methods.
3. Follow verbal and written instructions.
4. Sincere desire to work with elders and others who have a limited capacity for self-care.
5. Mental & physical capacity to perform the essential job functions with or without accommodations.
6. Work with and provide care to individuals of a wide range of personality types and maturity levels.
7. The ability to demonstrate creative initiative and mature judgment in making competent decisions.
8. Consistently maintain a courteous, empathic, and professional attitude.
9. Maintain confidentiality of all activities and persons.
10. Maintain a professional appearance at all times.
11. Communicate and comprehend orally and in writing to effectively receive and share information necessary to perform job duties.
12. Transportation accessible to enable flexibility of work schedule.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

1. Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or equivalent.
2. One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred (but not necessary).
3. Must have a sanitation certificate.
4. Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
5. Must be knowledgeable of dietary procedures.