Dietary Cook

Premier Senior Living; Avoca (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Senior Living at Oakwood Terrace in Avoca, PA is seeking a Dietary Cook for full-time or part-time hours. You will prepare meals meeting the American Dietetic Association standards and serve in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.

Ideal candidates have GED, 1–2 years cooking large quantities, and Serve-Safe certification (or willingness to obtain). TB testing and immunizations are required, along with background checks and drug screenings.

Qualifications

• Prefer High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
• Prefer one to two years related experience in preparing and cooking food in large quantities.
• Must be Serve-Safe Certified or willing to obtain it.
• Meet all health requirements including TB testing including all required immunizations.
• Must pass background check and random drug tests.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals that are palatable, appetizing in appearance, and appropriate for each resident and must follow recipes and extension sheets.
• Knowledgeable on ordered diets and food consistency orders.
• Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Compile and maintain records of food use and expenditures including inventory.
• Maintain kitchen in accordance with all health regulations and ensure inspection readiness.
• Supervise dining department staff in absence of Dining Director.
• Maintain Standard Precautions and safety procedures.
• Compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Supervision

Education

GED or HS diploma

Tools

Serve-Safe Certification

Job description

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR US?

Flexibility, Education, Health Benefits, Tuition, Paid Time Off, 401K, and more.

Choose this job if . .

You Care About Seniors . .

You want to learn skills that carry you into your future . .

You want to make a difference in someone’s life. Our mission is to provide the best care to seniors through our enhanced educational programs for all our employees. The Premier Senior Living University Program provides a pathway for team members to achieve their career goals. We are committed to your success and look for our management candidates from within the company first. Help us to achieve our daily goal of providing a community that is rich with an atmosphere of companionship and care.

Oakwood Terrace

400 Gleason Drive, Avoca, PA, 18641

DIETARY COOK - Full Time, Part Time

CLASSIFICATION: Non - Exempt

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR US?

Flexibility, Education, Health Benefits, Tuition, Paid Time Off, 401K, and more.

Choose this job if . .

You Care About Seniors . .

You want to learn skills that carry you into your future . .

You want to make a difference in someone’s life. Our mission is to provide the best care to seniors through our enhanced educational programs for all our employees. The Premier Senior Living University Program provides a pathway for team members to achieve their career goals. We are committed to your success and look for our management candidates from within the company first. Help us to achieve our daily goal of providing a community that is rich with an atmosphere of companionship and care.

We believe that a balance between work and home is key to the success of our employees. Our focus is to bring out the best in all our employees as they move through programs that enhance their lives and future. Premier Senior Living, LLC is a leader in providing Assisted Living and Memory Care services to Seniors. We have 7 communities in three states including NY, OH and PA .

Position Summary

Dietary Cooks ensures the meals are prepared to meet the standards of the American Dietetic Association and served in a clean, safe and sanitary manner. This position also maintains excellent customer service and high quality nutritional services daily.

Essential Functions

• Prepare meals that are palatable, appetizing in appearance, and appropriate for each resident and must follow recipes and extension sheets.
• Knowledgeable on ordered diets (i.e., No Concentrated Sweets (NCS), Consistent Carbohydrate Diet, (CCD)) as well as food consistency orders.
• Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Compile and maintain records of food use and expenditures including the taking of inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Maintain kitchen in accordance with all state and local health department regulations and ensure the dietary department is inspection ready at all times.
• Supervise dining department staff in absence of Dining Director.
• Maintain Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill and Evacuation Procedures and know how to use the information.
• Compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.

Qualifications

• Prefer High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• Prefer one to two years related experience in preparing and cooking food in large quantities.
• Must be Serve-Safe Certified or willing to obtain it.
• Meet all health requirements including TB testing including all required immunizations.
• Must pass background check and random drug tests.