Cook Staff

HMR Veteran Services; Milledgeville (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

EAP

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Job summary

HMR Veterans Services in Milledgeville, GA is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for residents at the Georgia War Veterans Home. You will follow recipes, meet individual dietary needs, and support daily kitchen operations in a compassionate, veteran-centered environment.

This full-time, on-site role requires a high school diploma or GED, knowledge of food safety, and the ability to work as part of a teamwork-driven kitchen.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and hygiene practices.
• One year of healthcare cooking experience preferred.
• Able to follow recipes, understand instructions in English, perform basic math, and obtain a Food Handlers Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items on menu according to pre-determined recipes.
• Follow safety and sanitation policies and procedures, including cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment.
• Follow all sanitation policies for food storage, preparation and transport.
• Prepare resident meals and ensure items meet prescribed dietary needs as directed by nursing or dietician.
• Unload and stock all food items and supplies in storage areas and freezers.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation practices

Follow recipes

English instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Georgia War Veterans Home
Milledgeville, GA 31061, USA

• On-site
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: COOKS001265

Description

Make a Difference in the Lives of Our Nation's Heroes

At HMR Veterans Services, we are proud to honor our mission of "Serving Those Who Served." If you are a passionate and dedicated Cooklooking for meaningful work, we invite you to join our team and make a lasting impact on the lives of America's Veterans.

Why Join HMR Veterans Services?

We value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Company-Paid Life Insurance*
• And Much More!

What You'll Do

As a Cook, you will prepare meals that meet individual resident and veteran needs, including special events, while ensuring food quality, service, and departmental safety and sanitation.Responsibilities include:

• Prepare all food items on menu according to pre-determined recipes.
• Follow safety and sanitation policies and procedures. This includes cleaning assignments as scheduled for cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment.
• Follow all sanitation policies and procedures for food storage preparation and transport.
• Preparation of resident meals and checking all items to ensure meal items meet prescribed individual resident needs as directed by nursing, dietician, and or physician.
• Unload and stock all sizes and weights of food items and supplies on shelves and in the freezers and refrigerators.
• Must maintain regular attendance according to the Company’s attendance policies.
• Use tactful and appropriate communication with staff, guests, and residents.
• Adhere to uniform policy according to the Company’s policies and Employee Handbook.
• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information to ensure resident rights are protected.
• Maintains a liaison with other department supervisors to adequately plan for dietary services/activities.
• Attend departmental and staff meetings as directed.
• Attend and participate in educational classes and on-the-job training programs, etc., as scheduled, or directed.
• Performs other related assignments as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and hygiene practices.
• One year of healthcare cooking experience preferred; other relevant experience or cook training accepted.
• Able to follow recipes, understand instructions in English, perform basic math, and obtain a Food Handlers Certificate.

Join a Mission That Matters

When you join HMR Veterans Services, you're not just starting a job, you're becoming part of a team dedicated to serving those who have served our country.

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