Cook (Healthcare)

The-Waters-; Ashland City (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Pay

Group Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life insurance plans

Job summary

The Waters is seeking an experienced Cook to prepare meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for residents, following dietary restrictions and providing alternatives. The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and compassionate care for elders.

Ideal candidates will have hospital or skilled nursing kitchen exposure, a sanitation certificate, and the ability to work in a team while maintaining professional standards and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in institutional cooking and handling large quantities.
• Knowledge of sanitation and hygienic food handling practices.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Demonstrates care and respect for elders in a medical facility setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Follow dietary restrictions and provide alternatives for residents.
• Maintain professional appearance and confidential information at all times.
• Communicate effectively with staff and residents; adapt to schedule needs.
• Comply with safety, sanitation, and organizational policies.

Skills

Institutional cooking

Sanitation knowledge

Verbal & written communication

Empathy for elders

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year dietary experience preferred

Sanitation certificate

Job description

Looking for an Experienced Cook to join our TEAM!

A comprehensive benefit package includes:

• Excellent Pay
• Group Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life insurance plans

POSITION SUMMARY:

A Cook prepares and assists with food preparation for breakfast, lunch, and dinner while following specific dietary restrictions and provides alternatives for our residents.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Some experience in institutional cooking.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation and hygienic methods.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Sincere desire to work with elders and others who have a limited capacity for self-care.
• Mental & physical capacity to perform the essential job functions with or without accommodations.
• Work with and provides care to individuals of a wide range of personality types and maturity levels.
• The ability to demonstrate creative initiative and mature judgment in making competent decisions.
• Consistently maintain courteous, empathic, and professional attitude.
• Maintain confidentiality of all activities and persons.
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times.
• Communicate and comprehend orally and in writing to effectively receive and share information as necessary to perform job duties.
• Transportation accessible to enable flexibility of work schedule.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or equivalent
• One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred (but not necessary)
• Must have a sanitation certificate
• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities
• Must be knowledgeable of dietary procedures

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, This company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.