Dietary Cook Behavioral Care Facility PART TIME

Brookside Care Strategies; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid training

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Brookside Care Strategies in Muncie, IN is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our 24-hour behavioral care facility team. You will prepare nutritious meals that meet residents' dietary needs and contribute to a warm, welcoming dining environment.

The role emphasizes food safety, menu planning, and teamwork with dietary staff to support residents with behavioral health conditions, dementia, and other needs.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in dietary department or dietary aide in healthcare/long-term care.
• Experience in fine dining, catering, or restaurant settings.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and proper handling procedures.
• Experience in menu planning and meal preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to dietary guidelines and residents' nutritional needs.
• Plan menus with balanced, flavorful options while considering restrictions and preferences.
• Maintain safe and sanitary kitchen practices.
• Assist with food presentation to enhance dining experience.
• Serve meals to residents and staff promptly and courteously.
• Maintain accurate food handling records, inventory, and storage to minimize waste.
• Collaborate with dietary staff and healthcare team to accommodate special diets.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Menu planning

Knife skills

Communication

Quality control

Job description

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Cook to join our Long Term Care Behavioral Facility team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for preparing nutritious, appealing meals that meet the dietary needs of residents with behavioral health conditions. Your culinary expertise will help create a warm, welcoming environment where residents feel cared for and valued. This position offers an exciting opportunity to combine your culinary skills with compassionate service, ensuring every meal contributes to the overall well-being of our residents.

Duties

• Prepare and cook meals in accordance with dietary guidelines, menu plans, and residents’ specific nutritional needs
• Plan menus that incorporate balanced, flavorful options while considering dietary restrictions and preferences
• Handle food with proper safety and sanitation practices to ensure a hygienic kitchen environment
• Assist with food presentation to enhance visual appeal and dining experience for residents
• Support food service operations by serving meals efficiently and courteously to residents and staff
• Maintain accurate food handling records, inventory, and storage procedures to minimize waste and ensure freshness
• Collaborate with dietary staff and healthcare team to accommodate special diets or meal modifications as needed

Experience

• Previous experience working in a dietary department or as a dietary aide within healthcare or long-term care settings
• Culinary experience in fine dining, catering, or restaurant environments demonstrating strong food preparation skills
• Knowledge of food safety standards, proper knife skills, and food handling procedures
• Experience in menu planning, meal preparation, and food service operations
• Familiarity with the food industry or kitchen environments, including cooking techniques and kitchen equipment use
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with team members and assist residents effectively

Join us in making a meaningful difference through nourishing meals that promote health, comfort, and happiness for our residents. We value passionate culinary professionals eager to bring their skills into a supportive environment dedicated to exceptional care.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

People are selected to become members of the Care Strategies family based on skill, merit and mind-boggling talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS-related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things aren’t equal, we all lose.

Brookside Care Strategies

[phone]

505 N Gavin St, Muncie, IN 47303

We are a 24-hour behavioral care facility located in the Whitely neighborhood of Muncie. We specialize in providing care to those who struggle with mental, developmental, and physical impairments including but not limited to dementia, schizophrenia, etc. As a smaller facility, the staff and residents form a close-knit environment that fosters a strong sense of community, compassion, and loyalty.

Our Mission: To enrich the lives of loved ones by providing a caring, compassionate, and safe home environment.

Our Vision: To be THE preferred place to live and work.

Brookside Care Strategies is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person