PRN Cook

Waters of Springfield; Springfield (TN); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Waters of Springfield is seeking a PRN Cook to join our TEAM. This role prepares breakfast, lunch, and dinner for residents, following dietary restrictions and offering alternatives as needed.

Responsibilities include following verbal and written instructions, maintaining sanitation standards, cooking in larger quantities, and communicating effectively with staff to ensure meals meet residents' needs. A positive, professional appearance and a caring attitude toward elders are essential in this

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year dietary experience at a hospital/SNF preferred.
• Ability to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Knowledge of dietary procedures.

Responsibilities

• Cook and assist with breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Follow dietary restrictions and provide alternatives as needed.
• Maintain sanitation and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Prepare meals for residents with varied dietary needs.

Skills

Institutional cooking

Food safety & sanitation

Follow instructions

Empathy for elders

Physical ability

Interpersonal communication

Judgment & initiative

Professional demeanor

Confidentiality

Professional appearance

Oral & written communication

Transportation to work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dietary experience in health facility preferred

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.