Cook

EagleCare LLC; Winamac (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

FSA program

Free life insurance

PTO exchange for pay

Employee discounts

Job summary

Hickory Creek Healthcare in Winamac, Indiana, is seeking cooks for both full-time and part-time schedules. The role focuses on preparing nutritious meals, following dietitian-driven menus, and teaching kitchen staff in a caring, team-oriented environment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and ideally 1–3 years in institutional/healthcare food service, with sanitation certification preferred. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent) required.
• 1-3 years related experience and/or training preferred.
• Sanitation/Safe Food Handling certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow menus prepared by the Registered Dietitian and cook meals in institutional quantities.
• Prepare and present nutritionally adequate meals at proper temperatures and times.
• Demonstrate and educate dietary staff on preparations, garnishing, and presentation.
• Supervise dietary staff with food preparation, tray assembly, cleaning and storage.
• Prepare substitutes to accommodate resident dietary preferences.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Teamwork

Onboarding teammates

Following recipes

Education

High school diploma or GED

Sanitation/Safe Food Handling certification

1-3 years related experience or training

Job description

Cook opportunities with Hickory Creek at Winamac

Full-Time and Part-Time Schedules

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.

Benefits and perks include:

• Competitive Compensation: Access your earnings before payday. Take advantage of lucrative employee referral bonus programs, 401(k), FSA program, free life insurance, PTO exchange for pay programs and more.
• Health & Wellness: Medical coverage as low as $25, vision and dental insurance. Employee Assistance Program to help manage personal or work-related issues, as well as Workforce Chaplains to provide support in the workplace and Personalized Wellness Coaching.
• Life in Balance: Holiday pay and PTO with opportunities to earn additional PTO. Employee Discount Programs that allow you to save on travel, retail, entertainment, food and much more.
• Career Growth: Access to preceptors and mentorship programs, clinical and leadership development pathways, education partnerships with colleges and universities across the state like Ivy Tech and Purdue Global, financial assistance for continuing education, company sponsored scholarship programs, and tuition reimbursement.
• Team Culture: C.A.R.E. Values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence carrying a legacy for improving the lives of Seniors across Indiana. Celebrate the hard work you and your team put in each day through employee recognition events and monthly and annual awards.

*Full-Time and Part-Time Benefits may vary, terms and conditions apply

Competitive Compensation:

• Great wages paid when you want! Access to your earnings before payday
• Employee referral bonus program
• 401(k) programs
• Free life insurance

Health & Wellness:

• Medical coverage as low as $25, vision and dental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program to help manage person or work-related issues
• Chaplains to provide support in the workplace
• Personalized Wellness Coaching

Life in Balance:

• Holiday pay and PTO with opportunities to earn additional PTO
• Employee Discount Programs (travel, retail, entertainment, food and much more)
• FSA accounts

Career Growth:

• Access to preceptors and mentors
• Clear clinical and leadership development pathways
• Education partnerships with Ivy Tech and Purdue Global
• Financial assistance for continuing education
• Company sponsored scholarship programs, tuition reimbursement

Team Culture:

• C.A.R.E. Values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence are not only words but our guiding principles
• A legacy of 25 years caring for and supporting Seniors of Indiana

*Full-Time and Part-Time Benefits may vary, terms and conditions apply

Equal Opportunity Employer

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