Dietary Cook

Continuum Healthcare Inc.; Jasonville (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Serenity Spring Senior Living at Jasonville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Jasonville, Indiana, seeks a Cook who can work in a fast-paced environment and supervise support staff. The role requires a strong food service background in long-term care, a focus on safety, sanitation, and infection control.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, SERVESAFE certification (or willingness to obtain), and prior LTC cooking experience.

Qualifications

• SERVESAFE certification preferred or willing to obtain.
• Cooking background in a long-term care facility is required or preferred.
• Knowledge of food sanitation and batch cooking is required.
• Long-term care cooking experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations and established policies.
• Ensure safety regulations are followed by all personnel.
• Follow Infection Control Precautions in daily tasks.
• Assist and direct daily or scheduled cleaning duties per policies.
• Maintain department cleanliness and proper equipment and supplies.
• Report hazardous conditions or equipment to Food Service Director.
• Assist in maintaining sanitation of food storage areas.

Skills

SERVESAFE Certified

LTC cooking

Food sanitation

Batch cooking

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

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