PRN Cook

The Waters; Springfield (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Pay

Job summary

The Waters of Springfield is seeking a PRN Cook to join our TEAM. A Cook prepares meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner, following dietary restrictions and offering alternatives for residents.

Must have a high school education or equivalent; one year of dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or related setting is preferred. Candidates should cook in large quantities and maintain sanitation, quality, and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school education or equivalent.
• One year dietary experience in hospital, skilled nursing, or related facility preferred.
• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Must be knowledgeable of dietary procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with food preparation for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Provide alternatives for residents with dietary restrictions.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation and hygienic standards.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and residents.
• Demonstrate confidentiality and professional appearance at all times.

Skills

Institutional cooking experience

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

The Waters of Springfield is now hiring for PRN Cook to join our TEAM.

A comprehensive benefit package includes:

Excellent Pay

POSITION SUMMARY:

A Cook prepares and assists with food preparation for breakfast, lunch, and dinner while following specific dietary restrictions and provides alternatives for our residents.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Some experience in institutional cooking.
• 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, as a minimum, a high school education or equivalent
• One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred (but not necessary)
• 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.