Cook - Healthcare

Aventura Healthcare Group; North Lima (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aventura Healthcare Group is seeking a Cook at Assumption Village in Ohio to prepare meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner while adhering to dietary restrictions for residents in our healthcare facility. You will follow recipes, maintain sanitation standards, and provide alternatives as needed, while showing empathy and professionalism in interactions with residents and staff.

Must have a high school diploma, sanitation certificate, and experience in large-scale institutional cooking.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or related medical facility preferred.
• Sanitation certificate required.
• Ability to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Knowledge of dietary procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with food preparation for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Follow dietary restrictions and provide alternatives for residents.
• Maintain sanitation and hygienic kitchen practices.
• Communicate effectively with residents and staff.
• Present a professional appearance and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Institutional cooking

Food safety

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Sanitation certificate

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Cook at Aventura at Assumption Village, you will prepare and assist with food preparation for breakfast, lunch, and dinner while following specific dietary restrictions and providing alternatives for residents in our healthcare facility.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Some experience in institutional cooking; experience as a cook.
• 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 a high school education or equivalent (at a minimum)
• 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.