Cook (Healthcare)

The Waters of Hartford City; Hartford City (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Pay

Group Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life insurance plans

Job summary

The Waters of Hartford City is seeking an experienced Cook to join our TEAM in Hartford City, IN. The role focuses on food preparation for breakfast, lunch, and dinner while adhering to dietary restrictions and resident needs.

Candidate should have high school education and a sanitation certificate, with preferred one year dietary experience in healthcare settings. We offer comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in institutional cooking or large-scale food prep preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation and hygienic methods required.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner following dietary restrictions.
• Provide alternatives for residents when needed.
• Maintain professional and empathetic manner with residents and staff.

Skills

Institutional cooking

Food preparation

Sanitation knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Sanitation certificate

Job description

Looking for an Experienced Cook to come 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.