Therapeutic Diet Kitchen Cook

Sterling Healthcare Management; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

PTO

Telehealth

FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Daily Pay

Job summary

Sterling Healthcare Management in Evansville, IN seeks a skilled Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents in a structured kitchen. You will follow standardized recipes and therapeutic diets while ensuring meals residents look forward to every day.

You will prepare all meals, monitor temperatures per HACCP, and maintain a clean kitchen. ServSafe required within 30 days; prior healthcare cooking experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Healthcare or institutional cooking experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification required or within 30 days of hire.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and texture modifications preferred.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and production schedules.
• Stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook all meals per the posted menu.
• Follow therapeutic diet orders (low sodium, diabetic, renal).
• Prepare texture-modified foods (minced, pureed, IDDSI).
• Monitor food temperatures at critical control points per HACCP.
• Portion and assemble resident trays per diet cards and tray tickets.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen.
• Operate ovens, steamers, and slicers safely.
• Rotate and store inventory using FIFO.
• Communicate menu changes to the dietary team promptly.

Skills

Cooking experience in healthcare or H-

Education

ServSafe Food Handler Certification

Tools

Ovens

Steamers

Slicers

Job description

Sterling Healthcare Management in Evansville, IN seeks a skilled Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents in a structured kitchen. You will follow standardized recipes and therapeutic diets while ensuring meals residents look forward to every day.

You will prepare all meals, monitor temperatures per HACCP, and maintain a clean kitchen. ServSafe required within 30 days; prior healthcare cooking experience preferred.