Cook

EagleCare LLC

Winamac (IN)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Best wages in market

PayActiv access

PTO and holiday pay

Medical, vision & dental insurance

Training and certification support

Scholarship programs

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Referral bonus program

Wellness program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Hickory Creek Healthcare in Winamac, IN is seeking cooks to support long-term care and rehabilitation services. You will follow recipes, prepare meals at proper temperatures, and ensure appealing, nutritious dishes for residents.

Responsibilities include training dietary staff, supervising meal prep operations, and accommodating cultural or dietary preferences. Benefits reflect a comprehensive employer package with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED or 1–3 years related experience.
Prior institutional or healthcare service experience preferred.
Sanitation/Safe Food Handling certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow recipes and prepare meals per menu cycles.
Cook and prepare nutritionally adequate meals in institutional quantities.
Assist with training and mentoring dietary staff on food prep and presentation.
Supervise dietary staff in food preparation, tray assembly, cleaning and storage.
Provide substitutes to accommodate resident preferences and dietary restrictions.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Sanitation knowledge

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Cook opportunities with Hickory Creek at Winamac

AtHickory Creek Healthcare, we have a culture of warmth and caring. Our staff feels like a family with each other and with the people for whom they care. It’s a special place for special people.

The goal of Hickory Creek Healthcare is to deliver the best possible long-term care and rehabilitation services to all our residents on a consistent basis every day of the year. To do that, we rely on the strengths and talents of our professional and dedicated employees.

What will you be doing and how will you make a difference at Hickory Creek Healthcare?

Making a difference in the lives of the patients we serve by providing them care and compassion.
Acting as a positive teammate to fellow employees by helping onboard new teammates.
Follows recipes and prepares food that corresponds to menu cycles prepared by the Registered Dietitian.
Cooks or prepares palatable, attractive, nutritionally adequate meals in institutional quantities at proper temperatures and at proper times.
Assists with demonstrating, instructing and educating dietary staff on preparations, garnishing and presentation of food.
Supervises dietary staff with food preparation, assembling trays, cleaning, and storage of supplies and equipment.
Prepares and maintains supply of food substitutes to accommodate resident choices, cultural, ethnic, and religious preferences.

Requirements:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Prior Institutional and/or Healthcare service experience is preferred.
Certification in Sanitation/Safe Food Handling is preferred.

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 option and flex spending accounts
Paid training, skills certification & career development support
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 so much more