Cook/Dietary Aide

The Laurels of Defiance; Defiance (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with matching funds

DailyPay

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

CNA/STNA certification

Legacy rewards program

Job summary

The Laurels of Defiance seeks a dedicated cook to prepare nutritious, appetizing meals for residents. You will follow dietitian-approved menus and ensure meals meet required temperatures and timelines.

Join a team that values compassion, collaboration, and excellence in food service within a healthcare setting. A high school diploma is preferred, with prior institutional cooking experience a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year of experience as a cook in an institutional food service setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares delicious, nourishing meals to meet daily nutritional needs and dietary requirements.
• Cooks meals according to menus developed by dietitians.
• Ensures meals are prepared and served at proper temperatures and times.
• Uses ingredients efficiently to minimize waste.
• Supervises kitchen staff regarding storage, prep, tray assembly and cleaning.
• When needed, supervises culinary staff in the absence of the chef or dietary manager.

Skills

Food preparation

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Do you enjoy preparing delicious meals? Are you compassionate and have a longing to serve individuals who may struggle with health and physical limitations? Would you like to foster your passion for the culinary arts?

If you are interested in joining a team that recognizes your dedication and passion for excellence in food and hospitality, consider joining our team of food professionals. At The The Laurels of Defiance, a beautifully-crafted meal can put a smile on someone’s face and make their day.

The Laurel Health Care Company offers one of the leading employee benefit packages in the industry.

This includes:

• Comprehensive health insurance - medical, dental and vision
• 401K with matching funds
• DailyPay , a voluntary benefit that allows associates at our facilities the ability to access their pay when they need it.
• Paid time off (beginning after six months of employment) and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness
• Free CNA/STNA certification
• Legacy,our new virtual community and rewards & recognitions program

When you work with Laurel Health Care Company, you will join an experienced, hard-working team that values communication and collaboration.

Why just work when you can help shape a legacy?

Responsibilities

A cook at The Laurels prepares delicious, nourishing and well-balanced meals to meet the daily nutritional and special dietary needs of each guest. In addition, the cook:

• Prepares foods that correspond to the menu cycles developed by registered dietitians.
• Cooks or prepares appetizing, well-presented and nutritionally-adequate meals in quantities that are served at the proper temperatures and within the appropriate time frames.
• Uses food supplies and equipment in an efficient and economic manner to prevent waste.
• Prepares and maintains food alternatives to accommodate guest choices and refusals of meals served.
• Supervises culinary staff with regard to food storage, food preparation, tray assembly and cleaning.
• In the absence of the chef and/or dietary manager, the cook supervises the culinary center’s employees.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year of experience as a cook in an institutional food service setting preferred.

We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in five states including Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, North Carolina, and Indiana.

We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. If you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way.