Dietary Cook

Magnolia Health Systems; Shelbyville (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

Hospital Indemnity

Life Insurance

Career Advancement Opportunities

Paid Vacation

Attendance Bonuses

Weekend Bonuses

Holiday Pay

Tuition Assistance

Student Loan Repayment Program

Job summary

Especially Kidz is seeking Dietary Cooks to join our health care team in Shelbyville, Indiana. You will prepare meals according to planned menus, monitor portion control, and help maintain a clean, safe kitchen compliant with standards.

The ideal candidate has training or experience in food preparation and sanitation, understands proper cooking temperatures, and can follow dietary instructions from nursing services. This is a full-time role with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Some training or experience in food preparation, cooking, estimating quantities of food needed, and in sanitation and safety.
• Knowledge of proper cooking temperatures for meats and other foods is desirable.
• Completion of elementary education or ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food and meals in accordance with planned menus and established portion control procedures.
• Ensure the department and all food storage areas are kept clean and safe, and that equipment and supplies are maintained.
• Review and process diet changes and coordinate dietary services with nursing and other departments as necessary.
• Review menus prior to preparation and inspect trays for accuracy of menu and diet preferences.
• Assist in inventorying and storing incoming foods, supplies, and equipment.

Skills

Food preparation

Safety handling of food

Menu planning

Sanitation knowledge

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

Especially Kidz is a skilled pediatric nursing facility located in Shelbyville, Indiana. Especially Kidz is seeking compassionate Dietary Cooks to become a part of our team where our primary goal is to provide exceptional care for our residents.

About the Role

Especially Kidz 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

Especially Kidz offers-

• 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

Especially Kidz 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.