Dietary Cook

Magnolia Health Systems; Clinton (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Attendance Bonus

Weekend Bonus

Holiday Pay

Tuition Assistance

Student Loan Repayment

Career Advancement

Job summary

Vermillion Convalescent Center in Clinton, Indiana is seeking compassionate Dietary Cooks to join our health care team. You will prepare meals according to menus, maintain safe food handling and cleanliness, and coordinate dietary changes with nursing services.

The ideal candidate has food preparation experience, knowledge of cooking methods and temperatures for meats, and the ability to read and follow directions. Equal opportunity employer, with comprehensive benefits included.

Qualifications

• Training and experience in food preparation, cooking, estimating quantities of food needed, and sanitation and safety in handling food/equipment.
• Knowledge of proper methods and cooking temperatures for meats and other foods.
• Completion of elementary education or ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food and meals in accordance with planned menus and portion control procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the department and storage areas; ensure equipment and supplies are maintained and arranged.
• Review and process diet changes and coordinate with nursing services to align dietary services with other departments.
• Review menus prior to preparation and inspect trays to ensure menu and diet accuracy.
• Assist in inventorying and storing incoming foods, supplies, and equipment.

Skills

Food preparation

Estimating quantities

Sanitation and safety

Reading & following directions

Education

Elementary education completion

Job description

Job Description:

Dietary Cooks are valuable members of our health care team who prepare food in accordance with current Federal, State, and local standards, the facility’s established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Director of Food Service and/or Assistant Director of Food Service, to ensure that quality food service is provided at all times.

About us:

Vermillion Convalescent Center is a skilled nursing facility located in Clinton, Indiana. Vermillion Convalescent Center is seeking compassionate Dietary Cooks to become a part of our team where our primary goal is to provide exceptional care to our residents.

About the Role:

Vermillion Convalescent Center is seeking Dietary Cooks to-

• Prepare and serve food and meals in accordance with planned menus and established portion control procedures.
• Ensure that the department and all food storage areas are maintained in a clean and safe manner and that necessary equipment and supplies are properly maintained and arranged.
• Review and process diet changes and new diets as received from nursing services and coordinate dietary services with other departments as necessary.
• Review menus prior to preparation of food and inspect all trays to ensure completion and accuracy of menu and diet preferences.
• Assist in inventorying and storing incoming foods, supplies, and equipment.

About you:

The ideal candidate would have the following skills and experience:

• Some training and experience in food preparation, cooking, estimating quantities of food needed, and in principles of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment desirable.
• Must be knowledgeable of the proper methods and cooking temperatures for best utilization and yield of meats and other foods.
• Completion of elementary education or otherwise show ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions.

Benefits:

Vermillion Convalescent Center offers-

• Health Insurance through United Healthcare

• Dental Insurance through HRI Dental

• Vision Insurance through EyeMed

• Supplemental Insurance:

• Critical Illness
• Accident
• Disability Coverage
• Hospital Indemnity

• Life Insurance through Cincinnati Life:

• Builds cash value
• Employee-owned policy
• Family coverage, including grandchildren

• Paid Vacation
• Attendance Bonuses
• Weekend Bonuses
• Holiday Pay – starts immediately with no waiting period
• Tuition Assistance Programs
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Vermillion Convalescent Center is an equal opportunity employer and gives employment and promotional consideration without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class as defined by local, state, or federal law.