Cook

The Waters; Sturgis (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Waters is seeking an experienced Cook to prepare meals for our residents, adhering to dietary restrictions and providing alternatives as needed. The role supports breakfast, lunch, and dinner services in a compassionate elder care setting.

Candidates should have at least a high school diploma, sanitation certification, and preferably one year of dietary experience in a hospital or skilled nursing facility. A strong work ethic and professional appearance are essential.

Qualifications

• Must possess at least a high school education or equivalent.
• 1 year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or related medical facility preferred.
• Must have a sanitation certificate.
• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Must understand dietary procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Follow dietary restrictions and provide alternatives as needed.
• Maintain sanitation and hygienic practices.
• Communicate clearly with staff and residents.
• Demonstrate professional and courteous demeanor at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality of residents and activities.
• Be flexible with work schedule and transportation.

Skills

Institutional cooking

Food handling & sanitation

Follow instructions

Caring for elders

Education

High school diploma

Sanitation certificate

Dietary experience (1 year)

Job description

Looking for an Experienced Cook to come join our TEAM!

A comprehensive benefit package includes:

Excellent Pay

POSITION SUMMARY

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

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

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

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

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

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, this company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.