Dietary Cook: Create Nutritious Resident Meals

Clairidge House; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins.

Supplemental benefits

401k Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Clairidge House Nursing Home is seeking a Dietary Cook to prepare meals and snacks per the facility menu for residents. The Cook works under the Dietary Manager and may supervise non-supervisory staff in the manager's absence.

Ideal candidates may have nursing home kitchen experience or related institutional food service experience, with a focus on teamwork, patience, and positive resident interactions.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in institutional food service preferred but not required.
• One-year institutional food service experience as a cook preferred.
• Must be a team player with patience and a cheerful disposition.
• Willingness to handle difficult residents and communicate with supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and snacks per the facility menu for residents.
• Coordinate and evaluate non-supervisory staff in the absence of the Dietary Manager.
• Ensure safety, sanitation and kitchen cleanliness in compliance with policies.
• Contribute to teamwork and maintain a supportive environment for residents.

Skills

Teamwork

Institutional cooking

Patience

Resident interaction

Communication to supervisor

Job description

Clairidge House Nursing Home is seeking a Dietary Cook to prepare meals and snacks per the facility menu for residents. The Cook works under the Dietary Manager and may supervise non-supervisory staff in the manager's absence.

Ideal candidates may have nursing home kitchen experience or related institutional food service experience, with a focus on teamwork, patience, and positive resident interactions.