Dietary Cook

The Waters; Maryville (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Pay

Group Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life insurance plans

Job summary

The Waters of Maryville seeks an experienced Dietary Cook to prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner for residents, following dietary restrictions and providing alternatives as needed.

Responsibilities include maintaining sanitation, following instructions, and working with a team to deliver compassionate care; must have a high school diploma and a sanitation certificate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Sanitation certificate required.
• 1 year dietary experience in hospital or facility preferred.
• Ability to cook large quantities of food.
• Knowledge of dietary procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner following dietary restrictions.
• Provide alternatives as needed for residents.
• Maintain sanitation and hygienic practices.
• Follow verbal and written instructions precisely.
• Communicate effectively with residents and staff.
• Demonstrate professional, courteous conduct at all times.

Skills

Institutional cooking

Food safety

Follow instructions

Resident care empathy

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Sanitation certificate

Dietary experience in healthcare

Job description

Looking for an Experienced Cook to come join our TEAM as a Cook at The Waters of Maryville!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Dietary 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 have a sanitation certificate
• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities
• Must be knowledgeable of dietary procedures

A comprehensive benefit package includes:

• Excellent Pay
• Group Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life insurance plans

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, This company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.