Cook PRN

Asccare; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 37,250,304 - 46,838,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

PTO and leave programs

Career growth opportunities

Team culture and support

Job summary

Canterbury Nursing & Rehabilitation in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Cook to join our ASC culinary team on a PRN basis from 5a to 1p. You will prepare meals meeting residents' nutritional needs, follow recipes, and help with tray assembly, food presentation, and sanitation.

The position emphasizes safety, compliance with state and federal regulations, and opportunities to advance with sanitation certifications. Experience in institutional or healthcare kitchens is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Preferred: Certification in Sanitation/Safe Food Handling.
• Preferred: Prior institutional/healthcare kitchen experience.

Responsibilities

• Follows recipes and prepares food for residents per menus.
• Cooks meals in required quantities with nutrition in mind.
• Leads kitchen staff with food prep, tray assembly, cleaning, and storage.
• Maintains a clean food service area during service and prep.
• Stores and disposes of food according to procedures and regulations.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Canterbury Nursing & Rehabilitation | EC02
2827 Northgate Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46835, USA

Description

Become a Cook at Canterbury Nursing & Rehab today!

PRN 5a-1p!

Join our culinary team at ASC and play a crucial role in preparing and serving delicious and nutritious meals, while maintaining the highest standards of sanitation and food safety for our residents.

Key Responsibilities of a Cook include:

• Follows recipes and prepares food that corresponds to menus that meet residents’ nutritional needs.
• Cooks or prepares palatable, attractive, nutritionally adequate meals in quantities needed.
• Leads kitchen staff with food preparation, assembling trays, cleaning, and storage of supplies and equipment.
• Maintains a clean food service work area as food preparation and service is in process.
• Handles, stores, and disposes of food supplies, and prepares food in accordance with departmental procedures and in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Qualifications:

• Required: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred: Certification in Sanitation/Safe Food Handling, unless required by State and Federal agencies. Certifications can be earned while employed with ASC.
• Preferred: Prior Institutional and/or Healthcare service experience.

Benefits and perks include:

• Competitive Compensation: Access your earnings before payday. Take advantage of lucrative employee referral bonus programs, 401(k), FSA program, free life insurance, PTO exchange for pay programs and more.
• Health & Wellness: Medical coverage as low as $25, vision and dental insurance. Employee Assistance Program to help manage personal or work-related issues, as well as Workforce Chaplains to provide support in the workplace and Personalized Wellness Coaching.
• Life in Balance: Holiday pay and PTO with opportunities to earn additional PTO. Employee Discount Programs that allow you to save on travel, retail, entertainment, food and much more.
• Career Growth: Access to preceptors and mentorship programs, clinical and leadership development pathways, education partnerships with colleges and universities across the state like Ivy Tech and Purdue Global, financial assistance for continuing education, company sponsored scholarship programs, and tuition reimbursement.
• Team Culture: A.R.E. Values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence carrying a legacy for improving the lives of Seniors across Indiana. Celebrate the hard work you and your team put in each day through employee recognition events and monthly and annual awards.

*Full-Time and Part-Time Benefits may vary, terms and conditions apply

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