Cook- (Part-Time)

Waters of Dunkirk; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters of Dunkirk in Dunkirk, IN is seeking a Cook to prepare meals in accordance with all applicable standards and our established policies under guidance from the Head Cook and Dietary Supervisor.

The role involves menu review, large-quantity cooking, dietary diet preparation, and coordinating with the facility's dietitian to implement recommended changes while ensuring sanitation and portion-control procedures are followed.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent is required.
• Sanitation certificate is required
• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

Responsibilities

• 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 policies
• Prepares meals in accordance with planned menus
• Prepares food for therapeutic diets per planned menus
• Inspects diet trays to ensure correct diet is served
• Coordinates dietary service with other departments as necessary
• Works with the facility’s dietitian and implements recommended changes
• Ensures dietary procedures follow established policies
• Processes diet changes and new diets from Nursing Services
• Serves food following portion control procedures

Skills

English language proficiency

Independent decision making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Sanitation certificate

Job description

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.