Cook

The Waters; Wakarusa (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi is hiring a Cook for our Skilled Nursing Facility. The Cook prepares meals according to our established policies and procedures, under the direction of the Head Cook and Dietary Supervisor, to ensure quality food service at all times.

Responsibilities include meal preparation per planned menus, menu reviews, portion control, and coordination with the facility dietitian to implement recommended changes and ensure compliance with dietary standards.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent is required.
• One year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or related medical facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves meals palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Reviews menus prior to preparation of food.
• Ensures menus are maintained and filed.
• Prepares meals in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepares food for therapeutic diets per planned menus.
• Inspects diet trays to ensure correct diet is served.
• Coordinates dietary service with other departments.
• Works with the facility’s dietitian and implements recommended changes.
• Follows established dietary procedures.
• Processes diet changes and new diets from Nursing Services.
• Serves food according to portion control procedures.

Skills

Food preparation

Menu review

Dietary compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Now Hiring -Cooks for our Skilled Nursing Facility

The Cook is responsible for preparing food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations. This position also prepares food according to our established policies and procedures and as directed by the Head Cook and/or Dietary Supervisor, to ensure that quality food service is provided at all times.

• Prepares and serves meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance
• Reviews menus prior to preparation of food
• Ensures that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Prepares meals in accordance with planned menus
• Prepares food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus
• Inspects special diet trays to ensure that the correct diet is served to the resident
• Coordinates dietary service with other departments as necessary
• Works with the facility’s dietitian as necessary and implement recommended changes as required
• Ensures that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies
• Processes diet changes and new diets as received from Nursing Services
• Serves food in accordance with established portion control procedures

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)

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.