Dietary Cook

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Services; Girard (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Services is seeking a dedicated cook to prepare and serve meals for residents. You will follow diet cards, manage daily kitchen duties, and coordinate with dietary staff to ensure meals meet nutritional standards.

The role requires attention to food safety, proper portioning, and reliable teamwork in a busy dining operation at our retirement community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience and/or training.
• Previous cook experience required.

Responsibilities

• Gathers all food needed for mealtime and reports shortages to Food Service Director.
• Plates all food items for residents and staff.
• Prepares various foods according to the menu created by the dieticians, following regulations.
• Operates kitchen equipment such as mixer, meat slicer, oven, steamer.
• Serves meals in a safe manner and follows all requirements.
• Directs activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
• Accurately follows diet cards when serving residents.
• Takes and documents food temperatures.
• Cleans kitchen and all kitchen equipment.
• Assists in putting away dietary stock and rotation of supplies.
• Keeps coolers clean and organized, checks expiration dates.
• Follows portion control guidelines.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident, staff, and organization information.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Mixer

Meat slicer

Oven

Steamer

Job description

Why work at Shepherd of the Valley?

Shepherd of the Valley (SOV) offers a wide range of benefits as part of your total compensation package. Choose from top medical and dental insurance programs; plan for your future with tax-deferred investing with SOV retirement options; enjoy generous paid holidays and time off; and protect yourself and your family with life and long-term disability insurance. Here are some highlights of our compensation plan:

• Annual Performance Reviews
• Insurance - Medical, dental, eye, and prescription medication coverage are available to eligible employees. SOV offers a fully paid $10,000 life insurance benefit.
• Flexible Spending Plan - SOV offers a flexible spending account that allows you to pay certain medical expenses as well as child care on a pre-tax basis.
• Paid Time Off - SOV employees begin accumulating paid time off (PTO) hours immediately.
• Paid Holidays - SOV recognizes 7 paid holidays; those who work a holiday are paid double time. In the third year of service all employees are paid for their birthday and choice of floating holiday.
• Retirement - Employees are eligible to participate in SOV's 403(b) tax deferred annuity from their first day.
• Education Support - SOV's Professional Development Scholarship awards $1,000 each year to employees pursuing further education in their field including free STNA classes.
• Student Loan Forgiveness up to $2500 paid out over 4 years.
• Partnership with Ohio University - SOV employees are eligible for a 5% discount for undergraduate programs, and 10% for graduate programs.
• Additional Perks and Bonuses - SOV employees are eligible for discounts at local businesses. Employees of the month are recognized with a bonus. Recruitment bonuses for staff and residents are awarded. After 2 years, employees receive an ongoing longevity bonus.

Shepherd of the Valley is a Christian not-for-profit corporation governed by the basic Christian values of compassion, respect, dignity, spirituality, integrity, and quality. Working for Shepherd of the Valley is not just a job, it's a calling.

• Shepherd of the Valley provides 5-star treatment at our facilities.
• We are a healthcare community offering short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, independent living and home health services. Summary;
• Prepares and cooks meals for residents and by performing the following duties.
• Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Gathers all food needed for mealtime and reports any shortages to Food Service Director.
• Plates all food items for residents and staff.
• Prepares various foods depending on the menu created by the dieticians for each meal of the day, following federal, state, and local regulations.
• Operates various kitchen equipment in preparation for the meal, e.g., mixer, meat slicer, oven, steamer, etc.
• Serves meals in a safe manner and follows all requirements.
• Directs activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
• Accurately follows diet cards when serving residents.
• Takes and documents food temperatures.
• Cleans kitchen and all kitchen equipment.
• Assists in putting away of dietary stock and rotation of dietary supplies.
• Keeps all coolers clean and organized, including checking expiration dates.
• Follows portion control guidelines.
• *Maintain the confidentiality of all resident, staff, and organization information.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully

an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous cook experience required.