Dietary Cook

Magnolia Health Systems; Martinsville (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Attendance Bonuses

Weekend Bonuses

Holiday Pay

Tuition Assistance

Student Loan Repayment

Career Advancement

Job summary

Grand Valley Health and Rehabilitation is seeking Dietary Cooks to support our skilled nursing team in Martinsville, IN. You will prepare and serve meals per planned menus and ensure proper portion control, safety, and cleanliness in all food storage areas.

You will coordinate diet changes with nursing and verify menus and diet preferences on trays. The ideal candidate has training in food prep, knowledge of safe cooking temperatures, and the ability to read and follow directions.

Qualifications

• Some training and experience in food preparation and cooking.
• Knowledge of proper cooking temperatures for meats and other foods.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to menus and portion control.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen and storage areas.
• Review diet changes from nursing services and coordinate dietary needs.
• Inspect trays for accuracy of menu and diet preferences.
• Assist in inventory and storage of foods, supplies, and equipment.

Skills

Food preparation

Safety & sanitation

Dietary knowledge

Reading & following instructions

Education

Elementary education

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

Grand Valley Health and Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing facility located in Martinsville, Indiana. Grand Valley Health and Rehabilitation 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

Grand Valley Health and Rehabilitation 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

• 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

Grand Valley Health and Rehabilitation 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.