Cook - The Laurels of Mt. Pleasant

Ciena Healthcare; Mount Pleasant (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team of culinary professionals at an esteemed healthcare facility where your passion for cooking can truly make a difference. As a cook, you will prepare delicious and nutritious meals that cater to the unique dietary needs of each guest. This role not only allows you to showcase your culinary skills but also to provide comfort and joy through food. You'll be part of a supportive environment that values communication and collaboration, making every day fulfilling as you contribute to the well-being of those you serve. Embrace this opportunity to leave a lasting impact in a caring community.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401K with Matching Funds

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in institutional food service preferred.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and prepare balanced meals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nourishing meals to meet dietary needs of guests.
• Supervise culinary staff in food preparation and storage.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Food Preparation

Menu Planning

Supervision

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Standardized Recipes

Job description

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 Laurels of Mt. Pleasant, a beautifully-crafted meal can put a smile on someone’s face and make their day.

Laurel Health Care Company offers one of the leading employee benefits packages in the skilled nursing industry, including health insurance, 401K with matching funds, paid time off and paid holidays. When you work with Laurel Health Care Company, you will join an experienced, hard-working team that values communication and collaboration.

Why just work when you can help shape a legacy?

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.

Requirements

• Must be able to pass Criminal Background Check.
• Must be available to work every other weekend and holiday rotation.
• This scheduled time of this position is from 5:00am - 1:00pm.

About Laurel Health Care Company

Laurel Health Care Company (The Laurels) is a national provider of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative and assisted living services dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care.

At The Laurels, caring is more than providing excellent medical and guest services. It's also being a companion, and treating each guest with the utmost dignity, respect and compassion. It's what we call 'The Laurel Way of Caring', and it comes from within each one of us.

The Laurels was named a Great Place to Work for 2020 based on approximately 3,500 employee surveys that evaluated more than 60 elements of employee experience on the job, including employee pride in community impact, belief that their work makes a difference, and feeling their work has special meaning.