Dietary Cook

Waters of Martinsville; Bloomington, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Birthdays

Paid Vacation Time—Cash Out Option

Paid Sick Time

Attendance Bonus

Group Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K

PT Day Shift

Job summary

Waters of Martinsville is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for residents, while following dietary restrictions and providing alternatives as needed. The role emphasizes sanitation, safety, and compassionate care for elders in a facility setting.

The position requires basic cooking experience in institutional settings, ability to follow written and verbal instructions, and a commitment to maintaining professional conduct and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Some experience in institutional cooking.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation and hygienic methods.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Sincere desire to work with elders and others who have a limited capacity for self-care.
• Mental & physical capacity to perform the essential job functions with or without accommodations.
• Work with and provides care to individuals of a wide range of personality types and maturity levels.
• The ability to demonstrate creative initiative and mature judgment in making competent decisions.
• Consistently maintain courteous, empathetic, and professional attitude.
• Maintain confidentiality of all activities and persons.
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times.
• Communicate and comprehend orally and in writing to effectively receive and share information as necessary to perform job duties.
• Transportation accessible to enable flexibility of work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with breakfast, lunch, and dinner for residents.
• Maintain sanitation standards and hygienic food handling.
• Follow dietary restrictions and provide alternatives as required.
• Adhere to instructions from supervisors and kitchen leadership.
• Demonstrate empathy and professional conduct when interacting with residents and staff.
• Ensure safe, timely meal service and proper portion control.

Skills

Institutional cooking

Food preparation

Sanitation knowledge

Follow instructions

Care for elders

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Sanitation certificate

Job description

COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

Full and Part time shifts

*Offering Daily Pay*

A comprehensive benefit package includes:

Excellent Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Birthdays

Paid Vacation Time-Cash Out Option

Paid Sick Time

Attendance Bonus

Group Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life insurance plans

Disability plans

401K

(PT Day Shift)

POSITION SUMMARY:

A Cook prepares and assists with food preparation for breakfast, lunch, and dinner while following specific dietary restrictions and provides alternatives for our residents.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Some experience in institutional cooking.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation and hygienic methods.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Sincere desire to work with elders and others who have a limited capacity for self-care.
• Mental & physical capacity to perform the essential job functions with or without accommodations.
• Work with and provides care to individuals of a wide range of personality types and maturity levels.
• The ability to demonstrate creative initiative and mature judgment in making competent decisions.
• Consistently maintain courteous, empathetic, and professional attitude.
• Maintain confidentiality of all activities and persons.
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times.
• Communicate and comprehend orally and in writing to effectively receive and share information as necessary to perform job duties.
• Transportation accessible to enable flexibility of work schedule.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or equivalent
• One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred (but not necessary)
• Must have a sanitation certificate
• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities
• Must be knowledgeable of dietary procedures