Cook

Asccare; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior care is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team. This role involves providing compassionate care and preparing nutritious meals for residents, ensuring their dietary needs are met with respect and dignity. You'll play a vital part in enhancing the quality of life for seniors while working in a supportive environment that values teamwork and personal growth. With opportunities for continued education and a range of benefits, this position offers a fulfilling career path in a community-focused setting. Join us in making a difference!

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, vision & dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan options

Employee Referral Bonus program

Employee assistance program

Wellness support

Retail, food & entertainment discounts

Qualifications

• Demonstrate C.A.R.E. values to residents and staff.
• Prior experience in institutional or healthcare service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to enhance residents’ lives.
• Prepare nutritious meals according to dietary guidelines.
• Supervise dietary staff in food preparation and cleaning.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Food Preparation

Sanitation/Safe Food Handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1-3 years related experience/training

Job description

West Bend Nursing
West Bend Nursing & Rehabilitation | EC02
4600 W. Washington St
South Bend, IN 46619, USA

Ask about our NEW WAGES & Enhanced Benefits!!

Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence are the core values for American Senior Communities. These words not only form an acronym for C.A.R.E., they are our guiding principles and create the framework for all our relationships with customers, team members, and the community at large.

American Senior Communities has proudly delivered patient-centered care since 2000, with a long history of excellent outcomes. Each of our 80+ communities is part of its neighborhood. Our leaders and staff live locally and know the community well. We value the same things in life you do. Our senior living communities are built on the knowledge that we’ll be part of your neighborhood for many years. We take pride in our hospitality, which is ingrained in everything we do. As partners in senior care, we are not just doing a job but following a calling.

What’s in it for you? Benefits and perks include:

• Earn some of the best wages in the market!
• Access a portion of your earned wages before payday with PayActiv
• Paid Time Off (PTO), holiday pay, and opportunities to earn additional PTO
• Medical, vision & dental insurance with Telehealth options and flexible spending accounts
• Continued education opportunities with company-sponsored scholarship programs
• Tuition reimbursement and certification reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan options
• Lucrative Employee Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program & wellness support
• Retail, food & entertainment discounts, and more

*Benefits may vary for full-time and part-time roles; terms and conditions apply.

What will you be doing and how will you make a difference at American Senior Communities?

• Providing care and compassion to make a difference in residents’ lives.
• Being a positive teammate by helping onboard new staff.
• Following recipes and preparing food as per menu cycles by the Registered Dietitian.
• Cooking or preparing palatable, attractive, and nutritious meals in institutional quantities at proper temperatures and times.
• Demonstrating, instructing, and educating dietary staff on food preparations, garnishing, and presentation.
• Supervising dietary staff in food prep, tray assembly, cleaning, and storage of supplies and equipment.
• Preparing and maintaining supplies of food substitutes to accommodate residents’ preferences, cultural, ethnic, and religious needs.
• Handling, storing, and disposing of food supplies per departmental procedures and regulations.
• Communicating with the Dietary Services Manager throughout shifts to meet residents’ needs.

Requirements:

• Demonstrate C.A.R.E. values to residents, family, customers, and staff.
• High school diploma or GED; or 1-3 years related experience/training; or equivalent education and experience.
• Prior institutional or healthcare service experience preferred.
• Sanitation/Safe Food Handling certification preferred.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran and other protected categories.

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