Cook- (Part-Time)

The Waters of Dunkirk; Dunkirk (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Waters of Dunkirk is hiring a Cook to prepare meals in accordance with applicable standards and facility policies. The role supports the Head Cook and Dietary Supervisor to ensure high-quality food service for residents.

Applicants should have a high school education or equivalent, a sanitation certificate, and ideally one year of dietary experience in a hospital or related facility. English proficiency and the ability to work with therapeutic diets are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Sanitation certificate
• 1 year dietary experience in a hospital, SNF, or related medical facility preferred
• Ability to cook a variety of foods in large quantities
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves meals palatable and appetizing in appearance
• Reviews menus prior to preparation of food
• Ensures that menus are maintained and filed per policies
• Prepares meals per planned menus
• Prepares food for therapeutic diets per planned menus
• Inspects special diet trays to ensure correct diet
• Coordinates dietary service with other departments as necessary
• Works with the facility's dietitian and implements recommended changes
• Ensures that all dietary procedures are followed per policies
• Processes diet changes and new diets as received from Nursing Services
• Serves food per established portion control procedures

Skills

Team coordination

English language

Independent decision making

Large-quantity cooking

Education

High school education or equivalent

Sanitation certificate

1 year dietary experience in a hospital/ SNF or related facility (preferred)

Job description

The Waters of Dunkirk -

Now Hiring -Cooks

The Cook is responsible for preparing food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations. This position also prepares food according to our established policies and procedures and as directed by the Head Cook and/or Dietary Supervisor, to ensure that quality food service is provided at all times.

• Prepares and serves meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance
• Reviews menus prior to preparation of food
• Ensures that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Prepares meals in accordance with planned menus
• Prepares food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus
• Inspects special diet trays to ensure that the correct diet is served to the resident
• Coordinates dietary service with other departments as necessary
• Works with the facility’s dietitian as necessary and implement recommended changes as required
• Ensures that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies
• Processes diet changes and new diets as received from Nursing Services
• Serves food in accordance with established portion control procedures

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 able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

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.