Dietary Cook

Magnolia Health Systems; Terre Haute (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance through United Health

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Attendance Bonuses

Weekend Bonuses

Holiday Pay

Tuition Assistance Programs

Student Loan Repayment Program

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Westridge Health Care Center is seeking Dietary Cooks to join our team in Alexandria, Indiana. You will prepare and serve meals according to menus and portion controls, while maintaining clean, safe food storage areas and coordinating with nursing staff on diet changes.

The ideal candidate has experience in food preparation and is familiar with proper cooking temperatures to maximize yield, with the ability to read and follow directions accurately.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and cooking is desirable.
• Knowledge of proper cooking temperatures for yield is important.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food and meals according to planned menus and portion controls.
• Keep department and storage areas clean and safe; maintain equipment and supplies.
• Review diet changes and coordinate dietary services with nursing staff.
• Inspect menus and trays for accuracy of diet preferences.
• Assist in inventorying and storing foods, supplies, and equipment.

Skills

Food preparation

Safety & sanitation

Reading & 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

If you are ready to join the Westridge Healthcare Center Team,
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.