Dietary Cook

Magnolia Health Systems; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance through United Health

Dental Insurance through HRI Dental

Vision Insurance through EyeMed

Critical Illness

Accident

Disability Coverage

Hospital Indemnity

Life Insurance through Cincinnati Life

Builds cash value

Employee-owned policy

Family coverage, including Grandchild

Paid Vacation

Attendance Bonuses

Weekend Bonuses

Holiday Pay

Tuition Assistance Programs

Student Loan Repayment Program

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Westridge Health Care Center in Alexandria, Indiana, seeks Dietary Cooks to prepare and serve meals in accordance with menus, safety protocols, and facility policies. You will support quality food service for our residents as part of the care team.

The role involves maintaining sanitation, reviewing diet changes with nursing, and coordinating with other departments. Prior food prep experience and ability to read and follow directions are desirable.

Qualifications

• Some training and experience in food preparation, cooking, estimating quantities, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food and meals per planned menus and portion control.
• Maintain clean and safe department and storage areas; ensure equipment and supplies are maintained and organized.
• Review and process diet changes from nursing services and coordinate dietary services with other departments.
• Review menus before food prep; inspect trays for accuracy of menu and diet preferences.
• Assist in inventorying and storing incoming foods, supplies, and equipment.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation and safety

Reading and following directions

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:

Westridge Health Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located in Alexandria, Indiana. Westridge Healthcare Center 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:

Westridge Healthcare Center 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:

Westridge Healthcare Center 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

Westridge Healthcare Center 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.