Cook

About the role

Say no to boring fast-food jobs and yes to making a difference in an environment where mutual respect, team spirit, and hard work are recognized and rewarded. Smith Center Health and Rehab in Smith Center, KS is seeking a full-time Cook to join their team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for residents in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Ensure the quality and temperature of food items.
• Take care to enhance safety and sanitary conditions.
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Maintain knowledge of and follow all company policies and procedures.
• Provide excellent customer service and build relationships with residents, their families, visitors, and colleagues.

Requirements

• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and understand measurements.
• Experience in a geriatric nursing facility is preferred but not required.
• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Strong communication and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English sufficiently to perform job duties and interact with residents, vendors, and team members.
• Trustworthy and respectful of others.
• Dependable, professional, and a team player.
• Enjoy serving and caring for seniors.
• Easily establish a good rapport with others and communicate effectively.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and understand measurements.
• Experience in a geriatric nursing facility is preferred but not required.
• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Strong communication and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English sufficiently to perform job duties and interact with residents, vendors, and team members.

Skills

• Basic arithmetic and measurement understanding.
• Attention to detail.
• Multi-tasking skills.
• Effective communication.
• Knowledge of regulatory guidelines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, a flexible spending account (FSA), a 401(k) plan, paid time off (PTO), life insurance, continuing education unit (CEU) reimbursement, and daily pay options.

Pay

A competitive salary is offered for this position.

Schedule

This full-time cook position works days, evenings, and weekends.