Cook

Vernon Health & Rehabilitation; South Haven (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Vernon Manor in Indiana is seeking a dedicated full-time Cook or Dietary Aide for an immediate opening. The team is focused on compassionate care, teamwork, and professional growth. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value residents and staff alike.

Join a close-knit facility that prioritizes supportive collaboration, safety, and high-quality dining services for our senior residents. Shifts are available now, with emphasis on reliability and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Caring person with a desire to work with the frail and elderly.
• Previous institutional dietary service experience preferred.
• Ability to read and follow procedures, recipe directions and diet orders.
• Numerical ability for recipe preparation and measuring cleaning chemicals.
• Adequate strength, endurance and coordination for food prep, carrying items, serving meals, and cleaning.
• Dexterity for preparing food and operating dietary equipment safely.
• Ability to work in hot/cold areas and with a team.
• Ability to use computers for timekeeping and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for residents.
• Maintain clean and safe food service areas.
• Follow diet orders and recipes accurately.
• Complete timekeeping and documentation tasks.
• Collaborate with team and supervisors.
• Adhere to safety and sanitation guidelines.

Skills

Caring personality

Teamwork

Reading procedures

Numerical ability

Food safety

Physical endurance

Follow instructions

Timekeeping & docs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dietary equipment

Timekeeping systems

Job description

***We are always looking for caring people with a passion for excellence- Join the Vernon Manor team! ***

Vernon Manor is hiring a Full Time Cook or Dietary Aide for an immediate opening!

Our staff are our most valuable asset. Here’s what they are saying about us -

“Everyone on the team is so supportive of each other. Even the CEO knows my name and asks me how my kids are doing! This team is home for me.” – CNA, South Bend, IN

“I enjoy working so closely with the residents. They bring as much comfort to me as I do to them. This is a unique building with a great family feel.” – RN, Gary, IN

What do we believe makes us different? Here’s what you can count on from us!

• Vernon Manor is a small facility with a close-knit, supportive, and collaborative team
• We care deeply for our residents and families, our employees, and the communities we serve
• We train and build our people and genuinely invest in their professional growth

Our culture is rooted in:

• Trust
• Excellence
• Service Leadership
• Working Together

• We always deliver the best possible care for our residents and families
• We appreciate and celebrate the contributions made by all of the individuals on our teams

Shifts Available: FT available

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
1. High school graduate or equivalent work experience.
2. Caring person with a desire to work with the frail and elderly.
3. Previous institutional dietary service experience preferred.
4. Ability to read and understand procedures used for work assignments, instructions, recipe directions and diet order cards.
5. Numerical ability for recipe preparation and proper measuring of cleaning agents and chemicals.
6. Adequate strength, endurance and coordination to meet the strenuous physical demands of such responsibilities as preparing food items, carrying quantity foods, serving meals, handling soiled dishes, operating dietary equipment and cleaning assigned work areas.
7. Coordination and dexterity for preparing food and operating dietary equipment safely.
8. Ability to work in an area that is often very hot/cold.
9. Ability to safely perform the essential functions of the job without harm to self or others.
10. Ability to prioritize duties.
11. Ability to understand and follow work assignments.
12. Ability to work as part of a team.
13. Ability to establish and maintain optimum rapport with residents, family members and regulatory agencies.
14. Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud of our commitment to equal employment opportunity for all qualified job candidates and employees.