Cook - Healthcare facility

Aventura at Assumption; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aventura at Assumption Village in North Lima, Ohio, is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner while following dietary restrictions and providing alternatives for residents in our healthcare facility.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; one year of dietary experience is preferred but not required. A sanitation certificate or the ability to obtain one within 30 days is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year dietary experience in a hospital or nursing facility preferred but not required.
• Sanitation certificate or ability to obtain within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Follow dietary restrictions and provide alternatives for residents.
• Assist with food preparation and maintain sanitation.
• Maintain professional appearance and confidentiality.
• Communicate effectively with residents and staff.
• Ensure reliable transportation to and from shift.

Skills

Facility cooking

Food safety & sanitation

Verbal & written instructions

Elder care empathy

Professional presentation

Confidentiality

Communication

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a Cook at Aventura at Assumption Village in North Lima, Ohio, 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 facility-based or childcare 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.
• Maintain courteous 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.
• Reliable transportation

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Must possess a high school education or equivalent
• One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital or nursing facility preferred but NOT required
• Must have a sanitation certificate or can get it within 30 days

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

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.