Resident Diet Cook — Create Nutritious, Timely Meals

EHG; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental + Vison

401k

Tuition reimbursement through ECPI

1.5 Holiday Pay

1.5 Overtime Pay for every hour worked

Employee recognition programs

Daily Pay

Job summary

Eastern Health Group is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals in accordance with resident diets, facility procedures, and sanitary regulations under the Dietary Director’s supervision.

Responsibilities include preparing meals, ensuring proper temperatures, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting with events as directed. Requires high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of large-quantity food prep experience, with strong English communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent related work experience.
• Minimum of one year related experience in preparing foods in large quantities.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.
• Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and make independent decisions.
• Ability to deal with new tasks without the benefit of written procedures.
• Approachable, flexible and adaptable to change.
• Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with employees and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Meet physical and sensory requirements stated below, and be able to work in the described environment.
• Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance work flow, and/or improve the work environment.
• Prepare and cook resident meals in quantities according to menu and number of persons served.
• Prepare meals according to proper methods and cooking temperatures for best utilization and yield of meats and other foods.
• Clean work area and equipment in accordance with sanitation requirements.
• Taste, smell, and observe all foods prepared to confirm with recipes, and good taste and appetizing appearance.
• Consistently prepare meals on time so that serving schedules are met.
• Serve food according to dietary guidelines, checking each tray for completeness and accuracy.
• Monitor portion control guidelines for individual residents to prevent food waste.
• Prepare foods for facility personnel, families, visitors, and for special occasions and events as directed by the Administrator.
• Prepare and serve food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portion, and temperature control procedures and facility policies.
• Inspect special diet trays to ensure that the correct diet is served to the resident.
• Attend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirements.
• Other special projects and duties, as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Initiative

Independence

Adaptability

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Eastern Health Group is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals in accordance with resident diets, facility procedures, and sanitary regulations under the Dietary Director’s supervision.

Responsibilities include preparing meals, ensuring proper temperatures, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting with events as directed. Requires high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of large-quantity food prep experience, with strong English communication and teamwork skills.