Dietary Cook

Infinity Healthcare Consulting; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Infinity Healthcare Consulting in Indiana seeks a Cook to prepare meals for residents, following dietary restrictions and offering alternatives as needed. The role requires a focus on sanitation, safety, and person-centered care.

Ideal candidates will have some institutional cooking experience, a high school diploma, and a sanitation certificate. This on-site position emphasizes teamwork and compassionate service in a facility setting.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• One year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or similar medical setting preferred.
• Sanitation certificate required.
• Ability to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Knowledge of dietary procedures and restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with food preparation for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Follow verbal and written dietary instructions and restrictions.
• Maintain sanitation and hygienic food handling practices.
• Communicate effectively with residents and staff.
• Demonstrate professional and courteous conduct at all times.

Skills

Institutional cooking

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Sanitation certificate

Job description

COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

NOW HIRING - COOK

A comprehensive benefit package includes:

• Excellent Pay

POSITION SUMMARY:

A 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

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, our 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.