Senior Living Cook - Nutritious Meals & Flexible Schedule

Stonebridge Effingham; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits (medical, dental, etc)

401(k)

Flexible Scheduling

Holiday pay incentives

Training and tuition reimbursement

Bereavement leave

Job summary

StoneBridge Senior Living is seeking a cook to prepare appetizing, nourishing meals that meet daily nutritional and dietary needs for residents. You will follow menus developed by Registered Dietitians and facility procedures to ensure safety, quality, and timely service.

Join a family atmosphere where caregivers support each other and residents receive high-quality care across Rehabilitation, Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing. Benefits and opportunities for growth are provided.

Qualifications

• One year experience as a cook in an institutional food service setting preferred.
• Basic understanding of nutrition and therapeutic diets.
• Excellent interpersonal, organization and communication skills.
• Understanding of person-centered care.
• Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations.

Responsibilities

• Handles and stores all food according to facility procedures and safe food handling guidelines.
• Follows standardized recipes.
• Prepare foods that correspond to the menu cycles developed by Registered Dietitians.
• Cooks or prepares appetizing, attractive and nutritionally adequate meals in quantities that are served at the proper temperatures and within the appropriate time frames.
• Uses food supplies and equipment in an efficient and economic manner to prevent waste.
• Prepares and maintains a supply of food alternatives to accommodate resident choices and refusals of food served.
• Assist with food storage, food preparation, tray assembly, and cleaning.
• Operates institutional food preparation equipment according to manufacturer and supervisory direction. Follows proper cleaning and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Communicates with supervisor throughout shift to maximize resident satisfaction.
• Assists the Dietary Manager with stat inspection preparation. Attends survey training and interacts with surveyors as instructed.

Skills

One year experience as cook

Nutrition & therapeutic diets

Interpersonal skills

Person-centered care

Professional standards of practice

Job description

StoneBridge Senior Living is seeking a cook to prepare appetizing, nourishing meals that meet daily nutritional and dietary needs for residents. You will follow menus developed by Registered Dietitians and facility procedures to ensure safety, quality, and timely service.

Join a family atmosphere where caregivers support each other and residents receive high-quality care across Rehabilitation, Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing. Benefits and opportunities for growth are provided.