Cook- Part Time (3p-8p)

Iva Post Acute in; Iva (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a caring and family-oriented team at a skilled nursing facility where your culinary skills can bring joy and comfort to residents. As a part-time Cook, you will prepare delicious meals that cater to dietary needs while ensuring food safety and sanitation. This role offers a supportive work environment, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of seniors. If you are passionate about cooking and want to be part of a team that values relationships and service, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Opportunities for Growth

Continuing Education

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a cook in healthcare or senior living.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and ability to follow recipes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to dietary requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment.
• Collaborate with dietary staff for special diets.

Skills

Meal Preparation

Food Safety Standards

Team Collaboration

Sanitation Practices

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Cook- Part Time (3p-8p) (Food Services)

Iva Post Acute is a beautiful 60-bed skilled nursing and rehab facility located in Iva, South Carolina, just a short distance from Anderson and Abbeville. We are a company that makes you feel like you are part of a family, who value the relationships we have in our community.We believe in relationships, service, teamwork, and excellence! This position is an exciting opportunity to be part of culture that thrives on deep and mutual respect and accountability that is dedicated to the seniors we serve, their families and to each other.

Are you passionate about preparing delicious, nutritious meals that bring comfort and joy to others? We are looking for a dedicated Cook to join our team and help support the health and happiness of our wonderful residents!

Position: Part-Time
Pay:$13.50

Schedule: 3p-5p 5 days a week

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus and dietary requirements
• Ensure food is served on time and presented appealingly
• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Collaborate with dietary staff to accommodate special diets and preferences
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a cook, preferably in a healthcare or senior living environment
• Knowledge of food safety standards (e.g., ServSafe certification preferred)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A kind, patient, and service-oriented attitude ️

We Offer:

• A supportive, family-like work environment
• Opportunities for growth and continuing education
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (for eligible employees)
• Paid time off and holiday pay

Ready to make a difference with every meal?
Apply today and be part of a team that truly cares!

Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean and sanitary manner. Ability to prepare tasteful meals and to cook a variety of foods in large quantities. Ability to follow prepared menus and portion control guides. Ability to prepare special diets accurately. Record food temperatures for the meals. Prepare pureed foods. Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments. Maintain quaternary solution in sanitizer buckets. Assist with serving the different meals. Clean cooking area and serving carts. Report resident care concerns and potential issues to Administrator and/or Director of Nurses. Participate in the orientation and on going training of dietary staff. Ability to make the presentation of the food appealing to the residents. Ability to cooperate. Willing to supervise and to work under supervision. To make sure all cleaning schedules are followed. Supervisory Requirements This job has supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. Qualification Education and/or Experience High school diploma or equivalent. Should have experience as a cook in a hospital or long term care facility for not less than one year. Language Skills Ability to read technical procedures. Ability to read and follow recipes. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees. Mathematical Skills Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate. Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred. Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health. Physical Demands The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and /or walking very frequently. Sitting occasionally. Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently. Talking and /or hearing very frequently. Tasting and /or smelling very frequently. Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally. Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Additional Information Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.