Cook

Cadia Healthcare; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

401k with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Employee discounts and perks

Job summary

Cadia Healthcare is seeking a Cook to join our team at our Wilmington, DE facility. The cook will prepare and direct food production while maintaining high sanitation and safety standards in a long-term care setting.

The role requires knowledge of food handling, proper kitchen operations, and adherence to dietary restrictions. Experience in a healthcare or long-term care environment is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food handling, preparation and service.
• Knowledge of local health and sanitation and safety codes is beneficial.
• Basic understanding of kitchen cookware and appliances.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and/or directs preparation of food served using established production procedures and systems.
• Determines and ensures availability of supplies and food or substitutions in adequate time for preparation.
• Maintains HACCP logs and daily production records.
• Follows safety regulations, cleans and maintains equipment, and handles food properly.
• Adheres to Federal and State long term care regulations and Dietary Department policies.

Skills

Food handling

Sanitation

Kitchen safety

Customer service

Education

ServSafe certified

ServSafe Allergens certification recommended

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Job Location: Wilmington, DE 19808

Cadia Healthcare is a leading provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation in your area. Compassion and appreciation are at the heart of who we are. We are currently seeking a Cook to join our team!

Cadia rewards it’s employees for their hard work and dedication to providing the best care possible, with a wide-range of benefits and perks to show we care.

BENEFITS AND PERKS WE OFFER:

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits for You & Your Family
• 401k Retirement With Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA)
• Paid Time Off - Vacation, Personal, Sick Days & Paid Holidays
• Short-term Disability and Maternity Leave Options, Personal and Family Medical Leave
• Company provided Life and Long Term Disability Coverage
• Referral Bonuses and More!

Employee Perks Program

• Tickets At Work for Discounted Entertainment Tickets!
• Free and Discounted Employee Meals
• Tuition Reimbursement
• In Facility Training/Inservice Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Will/Estate Preparation Services
• Optional Legal & Identity Protection Services
• Verizon Wireless Discount
• Costco Membership Discount (DE only)
• Annual $35 Non-Slip Shoe Replacement (DE only)
• Purchasing Power (retail purchasing program)

Position Description

The Cook is responsible for preparing and/or directing the preparation of food to be served, complying with all applicable sanitation, health and personal hygiene standards and following established food production programs and procedures. The cook is responsible for appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize loss.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares and/or directs preparation of food served using established production procedures and systems as assigned by the Food Service Director.
• Determines & ensures availability of supplies & food or approved substitutions in adequate time for preparation. Correctly prepares all food served following standard recipes and special diet orders.
• Maintain HACCP logs and daily production records
• Follow safety regulations and precautions at all times, cleans and maintains equipment used in food preparation, observes proper food preparation and handling techniques.
• Follow Federal and State long term care regulations and Dietary Department policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food handling, preparation and service.
• Knowledge of local and state health and sanitation and safety codes is beneficial.
• Basic understanding of kitchen cookware and appliances.
• Previous cooking experience recommended.
• ServSafe certified; and ServSafe Allergens certification recommended.