Dietary Cook

Continuum Healthcare Inc.; Indiana; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Serenity Spring Senior Living at Jasonville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Jasonville, Indiana, seeks a Cook to join our team. The role requires speed, accuracy, and the ability to supervise support staff in a fast-paced kitchen.

You will prepare meals per sanitary standards, enforce safety and infection-control practices, and support cleaning duties to keep the kitchen compliant and orderly. Prior LTC cooking experience is preferred and SERVESAFE certification is encouraged.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• SERVESAFE Certification or willingness to obtain it.
• Cooking background in a long-term care facility and/or culinary education.
• Knowledge of food sanitation and batch cooking.
• Long-Term Care cooking experience preferred (1 year).

Responsibilities

• Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations and our policies and procedures.
• Ensure safety regulations and precautions are followed at all times by all personnel.
• Follow established Infection Control Precautions when performing daily tasks.
• Assist and direct daily or scheduled cleaning duties as per policies.
• Keep the department clean and safe; ensure equipment and supplies are maintained.
• Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to the Food Service Director immediately.
• Maintain food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times.

Skills

SERVESAFE Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary Education

Job description

Cook

Serenity Spring Senior Living at Jasonville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

The Serenity Spring Senior Living at Jasonville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Jasonville, Indiana, is seeking a Cook Candidate must be able to work in fast paced environment and supervise support staff.

Responsibilities of Cook/ Supervisor:

• Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as our established policies and procedures
• Ensure that safety regulations and precautions are followed at all times by all personnel
• Follow established Infection Control Precautions policies and procedures when performing daily tasks
• Assist and direct daily or scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Ensure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained
• Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to the Food Service Director immediately
• Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times

Requirements of Cook

• High School Graduate/ High school or equivalent
• SERVESAFE Certified or willing to become SERVESAFE Certified
• Cooking background in long-term care facility and /or Culinary Education
• Knowledge of food sanitation and batch cooking
• Long-Term Care Cooking Required: 1 year preferred