About This Role
Preparing nutritious and delicious meals for residents in a healthcare facility is the core of this cooking job. You will follow dietary restrictions and provide alternatives, working as part of a compassionate team dedicated to quality and exceptional service.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and assist with food preparation for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Follow specific dietary restrictions and provide alternatives for residents
- Follow verbal and written instructions
- Work with and provide care to individuals of a wide range of personality types and maturity levels
- Demonstrate creative initiative and mature judgment in making competent decisions
- Consistently maintain a 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
Requirements
- Some experience in institutional cooking; experience as a cook
- Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and hygienic methods
- Sincere desire to work with elders and others who have a limited capacity for self-care
- Mental and physical capacity to perform the essential job functions with or without accommodations
- High school education or equivalent (at a minimum)
- Sanitation certificate
- Ability to cook a variety of foods in large quantities
- Knowledgeable of dietary procedures
Nice to have:
- One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility
Important Details
- Transportation accessible to enable flexibility of work schedule
