Nursing Home Cook - Therapeutic Diets & Leadership

Civita Care Center; Waterford (CT); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Overtime pay

Vacation and personal time

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Union Pension

Job summary

Civita Health Care Systems in Waterford is seeking a Cook to join our care team under the direction of the Director of Dining Services. This full-time role focuses on preparing quality meals and following therapeutic diets as ordered by physicians.

We value dedication, reliability, and the ability to work with staff and residents; one year of dietary experience is preferred, with training available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise personnel.
• One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility or other related medical facility preferred, but not necessary. We can train the right candidate!

Responsibilities

• Follow therapeutic diets ordered by the physician.
• Ensure the proper serving temperature of food.
• Maintain visual appeal of the food.
• Monitor daily nourishments, follow standardized recipes.
• Assure proper portion control.
• Adhere to sanitation and storage policy and procedure.
• Other duties assigned by the manager.

Skills

English language proficiency

Leadership

Food preparation

Job description

Civita Health Care Systems in Waterford is seeking a Cook to join our care team under the direction of the Director of Dining Services. This full-time role focuses on preparing quality meals and following therapeutic diets as ordered by physicians.

We value dedication, reliability, and the ability to work with staff and residents; one year of dietary experience is preferred, with training available for the right candidate.