Cook/Food Service Worker II 6340

Meridian Health Services; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Health Services is looking for a dedicated Cook/Food Service Worker II for the Riverbend Inpatient Program in Lafayette, Indiana. This full-time role involves preparing meals, understanding nutritional needs, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting in menu development. Join a proactive organization focusing on whole-person healthcare and benefit from a merit-based compensation plan, 401k options, and generous PTO.

Benefits

Merit Based Compensation Plan

401k with company contribution

Voluntary benefits including critical illness

Generous PTO plan

Wellness plan

Life balance oriented organization

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; additional education in food services preferred.
• Food Handler Certification or must obtain within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepares quantity foods and meals according to established standards.
• Demonstrates understanding of clients' special nutritional needs.
• Maintains sanitary food prep area and work habits consistently.

Skills

Food preparation

Nutritional understanding

Sanitation practices

Client communication

Education

High School Graduate

Additional education in Food Services

Job description

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Focusing on “Whole-Person” Healthcare
Meridian Health Services is a progressive healthcare organization that believes in treating the “whole person” integrating physical, mental and social well-being to help people achieve their optimum health. This approach connects treatments and doctors working together to heal both the body and mind for total well-being.

Meridian Health Services is currently seeking a full time Cook/Food Service Worker II for our Riverbend Inpatient Program located in Lafayette, Indiana. This is a great opportunity to make an impact in the lives of others.

Cook/Food Service Worker II Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares quantity foods and meals that are attractive and tasteful, according to established standards.
• Demonstrates understanding of special nutritional needs of clients and/or therapeutic diets.
• Serves meals in the dining room and prepares trays for clients and delivers trays to unit.
• Prepares and delivers snacks and nourishments to unit.
• Maintains an organized, sanitary and safe food prep area, including cutting boards, knives and small equipment.
• Maintains appropriate, sanitary and safe work habits on a consistent basis, i.e. frequent hand washing, time and temperature standards, proper sanitizer use. Participates in cleaning needs of department.
• Participates in planning and organizing department catering needs and special events of the department.
• Reports necessary repairs to the maintenance department by use of the computer reporting system.
• Assists with putting away deliveries according to established standards.
• Consistently completes all work as outlined on position sheet.
• Assists with menu and recipe development.
• Assists with inventory, ordering and procuring of supplies.
• Uses EMR daily to review needs of clients. Communicates special needs per policy.
• Does personal interview with clients in absence of RD and Director, to gather relevant information necessary for meal preparations.
• Documents information in EMR and communicates needs to department staff.
• Verifies diet orders other than regular.
• Utilizes training and staff development opportunities or activities appropriate to department function.
• Performs other relevant duties as assigned.
• Participates in organization's quality improvement program.

We are seeking Cook/Food Service Worker II candidates with the following qualities:

• Minimum of High School Graduate. Additional education in relevant Food Services field is preferred.
• Food Handler Certification or obtain within 1 year of hire. (ServeSafe or NRFSP)

Meridian Health Services provides Cook/Food Service Worker II the following benefits:

• Merit Based Compensation Plan
• 401k with company contribution
• Voluntary benefits, including critical illness, short term disability, etc.
• Generous PTO plan
• Wellness plan
• Life balance oriented organization

Drug screen, TB test, extensive background check, and fingerprinting are required of all Meridian employees. Meridian Health Services recommends that all individuals who join Meridian have a flu shot and Covid vaccination to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to Covid-related protocol including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing.

Meridian Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and also participates in E-Verify.