Cook (Healthcare)

Waters of Syracuse; Syracuse (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Pay

Group Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life insurance plans

Job summary

Waters of Syracuse is seeking an experienced Cook to join our team. The role involves preparing meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner while adhering to dietary restrictions and offering alternatives for residents.

You will contribute to a compassionate kitchen environment serving elders and others with self-care needs. The position requires basic education, sanitation certification, and the ability to cook large quantities with knowledge of dietary procedures.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent is required.
• Minimum one year of dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or related medical facility preferred.
• Sanitation certificate is 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, hygiene, and safety in kitchen operations.
• Work with residents with varying abilities and schedules.
• Demonstrate initiative and mature judgment in decision making.
• Maintain professional appearance and confidentiality.

Skills

Institutional cooking experience

Food preparation knowledge

Sanitation and hygiene knowledge

Follow verbal and written instructions

Care for elders

Communication and confidentiality

Flexible transportation for schedule

Education

High school education or equivalent

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.