PRN Cook

The Waters; Shelbyville (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Waters of Shelbyville is seeking a PRN Cook to help prepare nutritious meals for residents in our healthcare facility, following dietary restrictions and offering alternatives as needed. You will support a dedicated care team and contribute to residents' well-being through quality food.

Responsibilities include breakfast, lunch and dinner preparation, maintaining sanitation, and adapting recipes for varied dietary needs while upholding professional and empathetic service.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school education or equivalent.
• One year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or related medical facility preferred.
• Must have a sanitation certificate.
• Able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Knowledge of dietary procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Follow dietary restrictions and provide alternatives.
• Maintain sanitation and food safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with residents and care team.
• Demonstrate a professional and empathetic attitude at all times.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation knowledge

Communication

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Sanitation certificate

Job description

Enjoy the flexibility of a PRN schedule while making a meaningful impact in healthcare. As a PRN Cook, you'll prepare nutritious meals that enhance residents' well-being, support a dedicated care team, and bring comfort through quality food when your expertise is needed most.

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a PRN Cook at the Waters of Shelbyville, you will prepare and assist with food preparation for breakfast, lunch, and dinner while following specific dietary restrictions and providing alternatives for residents in our healthcare facility.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Some experience in institutional cooking; experience as a cook.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation and hygienic methods.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Sincere desire to work with elders and others who have a limited capacity for self-care.
• Mental & physical capacity to perform the essential job functions with or without accommodations.
• Work with and provides care to individuals of a wide range of personality types and maturity levels.
• The ability to demonstrate creative initiative and mature judgment in making competent decisions.
• Consistently maintain courteous, empathic, and professional attitude.
• Maintain confidentiality of all activities and persons.
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times.
• Communicate and comprehend orally and in writing to effectively receive and share information as necessary to perform job duties.
• Transportation accessible to enable flexibility of work schedule.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Must possess a high school education or equivalent (at a minimum)
• One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred (but not necessary)
• Must have a sanitation certificate
• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities
• Must be knowledgeable of dietary procedures

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, this company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.