Dietary Cook

Magnolia Health Systems; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Disability Coverage

Hospital Indemnity

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Attendance Bonuses

Weekend Bonuses

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Westridge Healthcare Center is seeking a Dietary Cook to prepare and serve meals in accordance with menus, portions, and dietary needs, while keeping the kitchen clean and compliant with safety standards. You will coordinate diet changes with nursing services and collaborate with other departments as required.

The role requires basic reading and writing skills and prior kitchen experience. Health benefits and other staff perks are provided as part of a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Background in food preparation and cooking.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety practices.
• Ability to read, write and follow written directions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food according to planned menus and portion controls.
• Maintain clean and safe department and storage areas; ensure equipment and supplies are properly maintained.
• Review diet changes and coordinate dietary services with nursing services and other departments as needed.
• Review menus before preparation and 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

Menu review

Reading and writing 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

• 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

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.