Cook - The Laurels of Bedford

Ciena Healthcare; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Ciena Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Cook to join the team at The Laurels of Bedford in Battle Creek. The ideal candidate will prepare nutritionally balanced meals and support culinary staff in a caring environment. This part-time position promotes compassion in food service within a skilled nursing facility.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Life Insurance

401K with matching funds

Health insurance

AFLAC

Employee discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a cook in an institutional food service setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, well-balanced meals.
• Follow standardized recipes and maintain food presentation.
• Supervise culinary staff and ensure proper food storage.

Skills

Culinary skills

Supervision

Food preparation

Nutritional knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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The Laurels of Bedford,

Do you enjoy preparing delicious meals? Are you compassionate and have a longing to serve individuals who may struggle with health and physical limitations? Would you like to foster your passion for the culinary arts?

If you are interested in joining a team that recognizes your dedication and passion for excellence in food and hospitality, consider joining our team of food professionals. At The The Laurels of Bedford, a beautifully-crafted meal can put a smile on someone’s face and make their day.

At Laurels of Bedford, we take care of you too, with an attractive benefit package including:

• Competitive pay
• Life Insurance
• 401K with matching funds
• Health insurance
• AFLAC
• Employee discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
  
  
  

Responsibilities

A cook at The Laurels prepares delicious, nourishing and well-balanced meals to meet the daily nutritional and special dietary needs of each guest. In addition, the cook:

• Follows standardized recipes.
• Prepares foods that correspond to the menu cycles developed by registered dietitians.
• Cooks or prepares appetizing, well-presented and nutritionally-adequate meals in quantities that are served at the proper temperatures and within the appropriate time frames.
• Uses food supplies and equipment in an efficient and economic manner to prevent waste.
• Prepares and maintains food alternatives to accommodate guest choices and refusals of meals served.
• Supervises culinary staff with regard to food storage, food preparation, tray assembly and cleaning.
  
  
  

In the absence of the chef and/or dietary manager, the cook supervises the culinary center’s employees.

Education And/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year of experience as a cook in an institutional food service setting preferred.
• or acceptable exemption required.
  
  
  

About Ciena Healthcare

Ciena Healthcare is Michigan’s largest provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation care services.

We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. If you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way, Ciena is the place for you!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities

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