Cook

About the role

Citadel At Casa Scalabrini is seeking a Cook to join their team! The cook prepares and serves resident meals using proper food handling and safety techniques resulting in foods that meet the nutritional guidelines and safety standards, treating our residents with respect.

Responsibilities

• Reviews menus prior to preparation of food
• Inspects special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident
• Performs administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submits to management
• Coordinates meal service with other departments as necessary
• Works with the facility's culinary director as necessary and implements recommended changes as required
• Ensures that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies
• Ensures that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Assists in establishing food service production lines, etc., to assure that meals are prepared on time
• Processes diet changes and new diets as received from nursing and dietary staff
• Takes pride in the preparation and presentation of the residents' meals
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Must be able to read recipes and convert ingredients to different serving sizes
• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities
• High School Diploma or GED
• Two or more years of cooking experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred

Physical requirements

• Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, extended sitting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, ability to distinguish smells and temperatures, all with or without the aid of mechanical devices is required
• Limited potential for exposure to environmental hazards
• Understanding and adherence to company safety standards and protocols required

Benefits

• Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Innovative Training Programs
• Opportunity for Growth and Advancement
• Paid Time Off
• And much more!