Institutional Cook: Nutritious Meals & Benefits

Ciena Healthcare; Perrinton (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with matching funds

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Laurels of Fulton in Perrinton, MI is seeking a Cook to prepare high-quality, nutritious meals for residents in accordance with prescribed menus, dietary restrictions, and sanitation standards. This role ensures a positive dining experience for residents by following safe food-handling practices and collaborating with dietary staff to support health and satisfaction.

Join us with attractive benefits: Medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K with matching funds, life insurance, and tuition

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year experience as a cook in an institutional food service setting preferred.
• Knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation, and infection control practices.

Responsibilities

• In the absence of the Chef and/or Certified Dietary Manager, supervises the culinary center’s employees.
• Handles and stores all food according to facility procedures, safe food handling guidelines, state and federal requirements.
• Follow standardized recipes.
• Prepare foods that correspond to the menu cycles developed by Registered Dietitians.
• Cooks or prepares palatable, attractive and nutritionally adequate meals in quantities that are served at the proper temperatures and within the appropriate timeframes.
• Uses food supplies and equipment in an efficient and economic manner to prevent waste.
• Prepares and maintains a supply of food alternates to accommodate resident choices and refusals of food served.
• Supervises culinary staff regarding food storage, food preparation, tray assembly, and cleaning.
• Operates institutional food preparation equipment according to manufacturer and supervisory direction. Follows proper cleaning and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Inspects trays following meal service to monitor resident acceptance of menu items. Reports findings to Certified Dietary Manager.
• Handles, stores and disposes of raw and prepared food items in accordance with company and facility procedures and in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Always maintains food service equipment in clean and safe condition according to facility procedures. Reports all equipment problems to supervisor promptly.
• Always maintains food service workspaces in clean and safe condition according to facility procedures. Cleans workspaces and cooking and serving equipment according to department procedures.
• Report any signs of rodent or pests to supervisor immediately.
• Communicates with supervisor throughout shift to maximize resident satisfaction.
• Assists the Culinary Manager with site inspection preparation. Attends survey training and interacts with surveyors as instructed.
• Attends in-service education programs as assigned. Applies knowledge to job.
• Interprets Company policy and makes decisions based on the application of those policies where applicable.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Laurels of Fulton in Perrinton, MI is seeking a Cook to prepare high-quality, nutritious meals for residents in accordance with prescribed menus, dietary restrictions, and sanitation standards. This role ensures a positive dining experience for residents by following safe food-handling practices and collaborating with dietary staff to support health and satisfaction.

Join us with attractive benefits: Medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K with matching funds, life insurance, and tuition