Cook (Healthcare)

Watersofhobart; Hobart (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Pay

Job summary

Watersofhobart in Hobart, IN is seeking an experienced Cook to join our team. The role focuses on food preparation for breakfast, lunch, and dinner while adhering to dietary restrictions for residents.

We value knowledge of sanitation, the ability to follow instructions, and a sincere desire to work with elders. Strong communication, initiative, and reliability are essential; transportation access supports schedule flexibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year dietary experience in a medical facility preferred.
• Sanitation certificate must be held.
• Ability to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Knowledge of dietary procedures and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with food preparation for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Follow dietary restrictions and provide alternatives where needed.
• Maintain sanitation and hygienic cooking practices.
• Follow verbal and written instructions from supervisors.
• Communicate effectively with residents and team members.
• Demonstrate initiative and mature judgment in daily tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional appearance at all times.
• Ensure transportation availability supports flexible scheduling.

Skills

Institutional cooking

Food safety

Attention to detail

Compassion for elders

Mental/physical stamina

Communication skills

Initiative & judgment

Written & oral comprehension

Transportation access

Education

High school education or equivalent

Dietary experience in hospital/skill facility preferred

Sanitation certificate

Ability to cook large quantities

Knowledge of dietary procedures

Job description

Looking for an Experienced Cook to come join our TEAM!

A comprehensive benefit package includes:

• Excellent Pay

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.