Dietary Cook

The Blossoms; Eureka Springs (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Blossoms in Eureka Springs, AR is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for residents with dietary restrictions. You will assist with menu planning, ensure sanitation, and provide nutritious options within large-quantity cooking guidelines.

The role requires a high school education and familiarity with institutional cooking. Experience in elder care is preferred, and a compassionate, professional demeanor is essential for this team.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school education or equivalent.
• One year dietary experience in a hospital or skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Must be knowledgeable of dietary procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner following dietary restrictions.
• Assist with meal preparation and sanitation.
• Cook large quantities of food for residents.
• Follow safety, hygiene and confidentiality protocols.
• Collaborate with care staff to meet residents' dietary needs.

Skills

Institutional cooking

Food preparation

Sanitation & hygiene

Follow instructions

Elder care empathy

Adaptability

Initiative & judgment

Professional conduct

Confidentiality

Professional appearance

Verbal & written communication

Transportation access

Education

High school education or equivalent

Dietary experience in hospital or skilled nursing facility (1 year)

Job description

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, empathic, 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 be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities
• Must be knowledgeable of dietary procedures